Sad News On Mr Ibu Emerge, he is currently a mere shadow of his former self
Comic actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu, is facing an extended stay in his sickbed following the amputation of one of his legs a month ago.
His health has reportedly worsened to the extent that he communicates less and has recently undergone another surgery, involving the removal of a portion of the same leg amputated last month.
Simultaneously, concerns are rising over the declining health of veteran actor Amaechi Muonagor, presently hospitalized at Nnamdi Azikwe University Teaching Hospital in Nnewi, Anambra State, for over two months.
Dr. Emeka Rollas, the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), provided an update on the health of these ailing actors, stating, “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,” Rollas added.
The health conditions of the ailing actors are reported to be worsening each day.
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Rollas, who recently visited Muonagor with some colleagues at the Intensive Care Unit of Nnamdi Azikwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, described the actor’s health as pitiful, noting that he is currently a mere shadow of his former self.
“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 disclosed that he has sanctioned the transfer of N250,000 from the AGN Trust Fund to the ailing actor’s account.
Nevertheless, he acknowledged that this amount might be insufficient considering Muonagor’s history with the Guild HMO and Insurance policy.
Rollas encouraged young actors to make an effort to enroll in the AGN HMO and Insurance programs.
Weeks ago, Amaechi Muonagor’s cousin, Tony, posted an update on the actor’s health on Facebook. In the update, he disclosed that Monagor was fighting for his life after being diagnosed with kidney disease, diabetes, and stroke during his three-week hospital admission.
In his post, Tony wrote, “This picture was taken two weeks ago when I visited my cousin Amaechi Monagor (Aguiyi) at the Nnewi Teaching Hospital. I initially had wanted to quietly assist as much as I could but later decided to make this post to clarify some things so that my friends, fans, and Amaechi’s fans, and indeed the online community can be better informed.
“Amaechi is currently down with kidney disease, diabetes, and stroke. He had been managing his diabetes over the years and living his life. He is at present undergoing weekly dialysis and other treatments at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi,” Tony wrote.
