“I Don’t Want My Legs to Be Cut Off Please”: Mr Ibu Cries for Help From Hospital Bed, Video Trends
- Veteran Nollywood actor John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu, is facing trying times with his health and has called on Nigerians to help him
- In a video shared on the movie star’s page, he was seen in his hospital bed as he begged for prayers and financial aid
- Mr Ibu disclosed that the doctors are considering cutting off his legs, and he doesn’t want that to happen
- A Nigerian lady shared her thoughts with Legit.ng on Mr Ibu's plight and him asking for help online
Much-loved Nollywood actor John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu, has once again cried out in pain over his health on social media.
The movie star, who has been known to have ups and downs in his health, is now bedridden at the hospital after his situation turned worse.
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Source: Instagram
Mr Ibu took to his official Instagram page to beg for assistance from well-meaning Nigerians as he faces amputation.
According to Mr Ibu, he has been down at the hospital for about two weeks now, and the doctors are considering cutting off his legs if things do not get better.
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The movie star, who seemed close to tears, said that he didn’t want his legs to be cut off because he wouldn’t know what to do with himself after that. Mr Ibu called for prayers as well as financial assistance from kind Nigerians.
He said:
“Hello my name is John Ikechukwu Okafor, Mr Ibu. I’ve been down for so many weeks, all I’m hoping for is your prayers and assistance. I’ve been in the hospital since as I speak to you I’m still lying down in the hospital. The medical director of this hospital said that the best solution is in case this new idea doesn’t work, the best idea is to cut off my leg. Just see me, if they cut off my leg where would I go? Where will I go from here? Please be on prayers for me, talk to God almighty, I don’t want my legs to be cut off please, thank you so much, God bless you.”
What Mr Ibu's adopted daughter revealed about his health
Also, in the video, Mr Ibu’s adopted daughter, Jasmine, spoke on the actor’s condition. She said he was in need of serious help, both financially and spiritually.
She explained that their family thought his sickness was something they could handle on their own, and she had been personally footing the bill, but they now realise they need assistance.
Jasmine noted that Mr Ibu is in one of the best private hospitals in Lagos, and they are considering moving him from there because his condition is not improving. She called on organisations and individuals who would assist them in perhaps flying the actor abroad for better treatment.
According to the young lady, Mr Ibu doesn’t want to die now, and he has been fighting for his life. She noted that he still has the will to live.
See the emotional video below:
Reactions as Mr Ibu begs for financial help as he faces amputation
The emotional video of Mr Ibu on his hospital bed pleading for funds touched the hearts of many Nigerians. A number of them reacted after the clip went viral online.
Read some of their comments below:
mrlilgaga:
“God heal you sir.”
bammybestowed:
“Dear God ….”
preshlenas:
“Celebs now go ignore o till something happen then they will all start recounting how good he is to them.”
sxnthugger199x:
“Since that poison it ain’t been the same.”
florencecampbell19:
“Please try LUTH. I beg you, do not underestimate them and you will be surprised the outcome. Almighty God will heal him IJMN.”
mrfunny1_:
“You're a legend as far as i'm concerned Daddy !! Money sent and I pray for great recovery.”
judyaustin1:
“Nothing will happen to you sir in Jesus Name Amen.”
blord_official:
“Can someone get me the total cost of the bill to my dm ??? I need the total cost and breakdown let me know if it’s something i can do alone so i do it asap, God bless mr ibu.”
tufab:
“Money Sent. Legend ✅ our prayers are and thoughts are with you, you will be fine.”
officialbobbyfredrick__:
“This man made our childhood fun with his movies, I pray God helps him get safe recovery, no more deaths.”
elephant_buildingng:
“Omoh it's well may God grant you quick recovery.”
Princewill_israel:
“Now we no go see Nigerian celebrities in action na until him die.”
Nollywood needs to do better
A Nigerian lady, Blessing Olayemi, spoke with Legit.ng on Mr Ibu's plight. According to her, there is nothing wrong with asking for help from the public.
Not stopping there, she charged the Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, to do better. In her words:
"Seriously we all know how the economy is and how these actors are not paid well so for me it's not a bad thing asking for help.
Nollywood needs to do better. As an industry, they do have plans or pension or so for their movie veterans."
Mr Ibu celebrates 62nd birthday on hospital bed
Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that Mr Ibu recently clocked the new age of 62, and he celebrated it as a patient in the hospital.
In the recording, his family marked his birthday as he sat, looking terribly ill. They tried to cheer him up, but he would have none of their jokes.
In the video, one of the legs of the actor was an eyesore as it was severely wounded. The ailing actor was also not cheerful in the few minutes the video lasted.
Source: Legit.ng
