Nigerian actor John Okafor, widely known as Mr. Ibu, has undergone a leg amputation as part of his ongoing fight against an undisclosed illness.
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According to a statement shared by his family on his Instagram page on November 6, 2023, this drastic measure was taken to preserve his life. The family continues to seek financial assistance from the public to support Mr. Ibu's care and well-being while hoping for the best.
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“Good afternoon, Nigerians. We want to appreciate everyone who has come through for our dad.
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“Saying we are grateful is an understatement, and only the good Lord can thank you all enough for every help you’ve rendered.
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“As of 1 p.m., today, Daddy has gone through seven successful surgeries. But to keep him alive and increase his chances of recovery, one of his legs had to be amputated.
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“This development has been hard on us all, but we’ve had to accept it as Daddy’s new reality to keep him alive.
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“Please, we are still soliciting support from well-meaning Nigerians as, at this stage, Daddy is still very delicate, and he needs all the help he can get.
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“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.”
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In October last year, Mr. Ibu personally reached out to the public, seeking financial assistance to cover the expenses related to his undisclosed illness, which had confined him to his bed for several weeks.
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During this time, he revealed that his medical team had recommended amputation as a last resort if all other treatments failed to alleviate his condition.
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“While I am hoping for prayers and assistance, as I speak to you, I am still lying down in the hospital. The medical director of this hospital said that in case his new idea does not work, the next idea is to cut off my leg. Just see me, if they cut off my leg where would I go? Pray for me, I don’t want my leg to be cut off, thank you so much, God, bless you,” Mr Ibu said in a video that soon went viral.
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He added, “Dear Good people of Nigeria, we are counting on your support at this point, we need it the most.”
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