Over the past several days, the Nollywood actor has been making headlines due to the revelation of his life-threatening health challenges. The actor and his family have openly acknowledged the situation and have appealed to the public for financial support to save Mr. Ibu’s life.
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In a video shared on various social media platforms, the actor expressed his need for both prayers and financial assistance from the public. Medical professionals had urgently advised him that he required immediate treatment to prevent the potential loss of his leg.
In response to this distressing situation, fellow Nollywood actors, celebrities, and devoted fans rallied to provide financial contributions to support the actor. As a result, Mr. Ibu was transported abroad for medical treatment. However, in a recent update, it has been reported that he unfortunately lost one of his legs.
According to a report by GuardianLifeNG, Mr. Ibu’s daughter, Jasmine, confirmed the heart breaking news of her father’s leg amputation.
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“As of 1PM, noon today, Daddy has gone through 7 successful surgeries but to keep him alive and increase his chances of recovery one of his legs had to be amputated.. This development has been hard on us all but we’ve had to accept it as Daddy’s new reality to keep him alive,” the news portal quoted her to have said.
She also added that the family is still seeking financial support to take care of the legendary Nollywood actor. Fans and friends of the actor have since been sympathizing with the actor.
Source: Pulse Ghana