The medical bills of Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu has been fully paid for by the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation.
This development was shared in a statement on the foundation’s Facebook page on Friday.
“The Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation is honoured to have extended support to Mr John Okafor also known as Mr. Ibu, a renowned comedic icon who has graced our screens and brought joy and laughter to countless homes over the past four decades.
“When we learned of his recent health challenges and the financial burdens associated with his medical treatment, we felt a deep sense of responsibility to assist in any way we could. We promptly paid off his entire medical expenses as of Wednesday.
“We encourage everyone who can to come forward and assist in any capacity, whether it’s through financial contributions, moral support, or prayers”, the statement read.
Recall that the veteran actor on wednesday, October 18, 2023, in a viral video celebrated his birthday with some of his family members in a hospital while soliciting for assistance.
In the video, Okafor said, “As I speak to you, I am lying down in the hospital; the medical director of this hospital said if the next procedure does not work, my leg has to be cut off.
“If they cut off my leg, where do I go from here? Please pray for me; talk to God Almighty, and I don’t want my legs to be cut off.”
|SouthernvoiceNews
