The Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, has revealed that ailing Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has undergone second leg amputation and is barely able to talk.
The AGN National President, Dr. Emeka Rollas, disclosed this to the journalists on Friday.
While calling for prayers and support for the veteran, he explained that the association was monitoring Ibu’s case, as it was also concerned about the deteriorating health of another veteran actor, Amaechi Muonagor.
“We are resigning to fate concerning the two actors. As I speak with you, Mr Ibu hardly talks again and he has undergone another leg amputation.
“You will shed tears if you see Amaechi Muonagor now, his legs are completely paralyzed. I’m calling on all fans and well wishers of the actor to join hands with other philanthropic Nigerians to support him in this dire time,” Rollas said.
He further disclosed that he had approved the sum of N250,000 to be sent to the ailing actor’s account from the AGN Trust Fund, acknowledging it was not enough.
Rollas, however, urged young actors to endeavour to sign up for the AGN HMO and Insurance programmes.
