Popular Nollywood comic actor, John Okafor, Mr. Ibu as he is fondly called has undergone surgery to remove one of his legs.
Information about latest developments was revealed on his official Instagram handle on Monday.
According to the statement on the Instagram page of the comic actor, “As of 1 pm, noon today, Daddy has gone through 7 successful surgeries but to keep him alive and increase his chances of recovery one of his legs had to be amputated.
“This development has been hard on us all but we’ve had to accept it as Daddy’s new reality to keep him alive.”
The family, therefore, appealed to Nigerians to support the actor.
“Please we are still soliciting support from well-meaning Nigerians at this stage Daddy is still one very delicate one and he needs all the help he can get.
“Thank you, everyone, the Okafor family is grateful and we don’t take you for granted. In due time, Daddy will personally acknowledge everyone who supported him during this period as soon as he’s stable!”
Last month, in a video he posted on his verified Instagram account which went viral, the actor was seen soliciting help and prayers from fans.
According to Mr. Ibu, he had been in the hospital for some weeks and the doctors said they would have to cut off his leg if their next line of action does not work out.
“I have been down for so many weeks. All I am hoping for is your prayers and assistance, as I speak to you I am still lying down at the hospital. The medical director of this hospital said that the best solution is in case his new idea doesn’t work, the best idea is to cut off my leg,” he said.
His leg was eventually amputated with the development triggering a wave of support from his fans, colleagues, and well-wishers.
