Renowned Nollywood comedic actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has recently undergone a series of five surgeries and is now preparing for further medical treatment abroad. The actor’s family shared this significant update through a statement posted on his Instagram page, providing insight into his current health journey.
In the statement, Mr Ibu’s family expressed their gratitude to the public for the tremendous support, encouragement, and prayers received during this challenging period for their father. They especially acknowledged the timely and helpful donations from kind-hearted Nigerians.
The statement reads, “We want to thank God and most especially the general public for their support, encouragement, and prayers during this trying period for our dad. We called on good Nigerians, and we are very grateful for the response in every aspect, most especially the donations; they came in very timely and very helpful.”
The family further revealed that the actor has successfully undergone five surgeries and is currently in recovery in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). They conveyed Mr Ibu’s immense gratitude and assured the public that he will personally acknowledge all the generous donations once he’s on the path to recovery.
They continued, “We are still counting on all your prayers and unwavering support as we pray he gets stabilized quickly to enable us to fly him abroad for further advanced treatment. The John Okafor family is grateful to all Nigerians.”
Mr Ibu’s fans and well-wishers will be awaiting updates on his health and recovery as he embarks on this journey toward healing.