The Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, has revealed that ailing
Nollywood actor, John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu, has undergone another leg amputation
and is barely able to talk while calling for prayers and support for the
veteran.
The AGN National President, Dr Emeka Rollas, disclosed this
in a chat with newsmen.
He said the association was monitoring Ibu’s case, as it was
also concerned about the deteriorating health of another veteran actor, Amaechi
Muonagor.
Muonagor has been hospitalised at the Nnamdi Azikwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi, Anambra State, for over two months.
According to him, the actor’s state of health is pitiable,
as he is currently a shadow of his old self.
Ibu’s family last month stated that the actor underwent
several surgeries, but to keep his hope of staying alive, one of his legs was
amputated, adding that he would be flown abroad for further treatment soon.
Speaking with Vanguard, the AGN president gave an update,
“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.
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