The popular comic actor, John Okafor, widely known as Mr. Ibu, has recently undergone an additional surgery after having one of his legs amputated a few weeks ago.
According to sources, he has undergone surgery to remove part of the same leg that was amputated last month, and his health has deteriorated to the extent that he now struggles to speak.
There are also concerns about the declining health of another veteran actor, Amaechi Muonagor, who has been receiving treatment at Nnamdi Azikwe University Teaching Hospital in Nnewi, Anambra State, for over two months.
Providing an update on the ailing actors’ health during a telephone conversation, National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, Dr. Emeka Rollas, expressed resignation regarding the two actors’ conditions. He mentioned, “Mr. Ibu hardly speaks anymore and has undergone another leg amputation.”
“If you see Amaechi Muonagor now, his legs are completely paralyzed. I urge all fans and well-wishers of the actor to join forces with other philanthropic Nigerians to support him during this challenging time,” Dr. Rollas added.
He further disclosed that he has sanctioned the transfer of N250,000 from the AGN Trust Fund to the ailing actor’s account, although he acknowledged that it might not be sufficient considering Muonagor’s medical history with the Guild HMO and Insurance policy.