John Okafor: Why Peter Obi Should Help Mr Ibu, Reno Omokri Reveals

John Okafor: Why Peter Obi Should Help Mr Ibu, Reno Omokri Reveals

  • Nollywood comic actor, Mr Ibu is currently lying sick in an unnamed private hospital in Lagos
  • The 62-year-old actor, who also celebrated his birthday on his sickbed, said his doctors have recommended the amputation of his legs
  • Reactions have trailed the development and prominent social media personality, Reno Omokri, waded in

Ikeja, Lagos state - A former media aide to ex-president, Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has asked Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the February 2023 election, to help John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu.

Omokri, who said this via a post on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, pointed out that the actor who is hospitalised set up a fundraiser for Obi in 2022.

John Okafor/Mr Ibu
Again, Reno Omokri tackles Peter Obi. Photo credits: @renoomokri, @realmribu, @peterobigregory
Source: Instagram

'Mr Ibu created fundraiser for Obi'

He asked supporters of the former Anambra state governor to get him to "donate” to Mr. Ibu.

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Omokri wrote on his social media page on Thursday, October 19:

“Google it. Mr. Ibu set up a fundraiser for Peter Obi when he was healthy. Billions of Naira were raised from that fundraiser. The least Peter Obi can do is use some of the billions raised from that fundraiser to help Mr. Ibu now that he has health challenges. This is not a matter of insult from you, Obidients. First, get Peter Obi to donate. You can insult me later!”

Mr Ibu cries out over health

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Mr Ibu cried out in pain over his health.

The movie star is bedridden after his situation turned worse.

Mr Ibu marks birthday on hospital bed

Legit.ng also reported that Mr Ibu is battling a health challenge.

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A video of the indisposed comic thespian has stirred reactions online. In the recording, his family marked his birthday as he sat down looking ill. They tried to cheer him up but he would have none of their jokes.

"We shan't let Mr Ibu down": Sani

In another related news, Legit.ng reported that Shehu Sani, the senator who represented the Kaduna Central, promised to render help to Mr. Ibu.

Sani, a governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Kaduna state 2023 governorship election, promised not just financial support for the ailing actor but also to render a publicity push till those in high places became aware of his condition.

Source: Legit.ng

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