Vincent Okafor, the son of veteran actor Mr Ibu, explains why his father hasn’t been flown out of the country for further medical treatment, while also shedding light on his father’s recent leg amputation and the true disease the actor is suffering from.
Following an amputation in November, the actor underwent another surgery and had another leg amputated, according to news that circulated yesterday.
Mr Ibu’s son, Vincent clarified in a statement released on behalf of the family that an amputation was done on same leg, and not another leg being amputated, as is widely thought by the public.
Moreover, he revealed that contrary to general misconception, Mr Ibu his father, isn’t suffering from diabetes but a blood vessel disease that frequently causes blood clots, which had warranted the amputations.
He further said that the reason why his father is yet to be flown out of the country is because the doctors have declared him Not Fit to Fly.
His statement read …
“We wish to Express our sincere gratitude to well meaning Nigerians and the general public for your immense contributions, physically, spiritually and most above all financially on getting our daddy Mr John Okafor (Mr Ibu) back on his feet again.
We wish to correct some misconceptions making rounds on social media concerning the current state of our Ne father’s health.
attleio ‘ First we will like to state that our daddy wasn’t amputated on both legs but only one.
The first amputation didn’t completely correct his health predicament so the doctors had to go ahead to amputate same leg further to ensure we didn’t loose him.
Daddy’s cause of sickness is also not diabetes but he’s had constant clotting of the blood in his leg ( diseased blood vessels) and other health challenges posing risk to his life , therefore the need for the amputation.
Lastly, the only reason why the family has not flown him out of the country till date is cause the doctors have tagged him “Not Fit to Fly”..
This tag has made it extremely impossible to get him out of the country for advanced treatment as no airline will fly him..
Daddy is currently admitted at one of the biggest and best hospital we’ve got in Nigeria as of today and the hospital has availed him a pool of very astute professionals.
As Daddy is recuperating we urge his friends, colleagues, fans and Nigerians at large to keep him in thier prayers and peddle down on unconfirmed reports concerning our dad’s health..
Thank you Nigerians you all have been very supportive this period. God bless you all
Valatine Okafor on behalf of the family.”
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13 Responses
I hope u get well soon ok and quick recovery just pray to GOD EVERYTHING WILL BE OK
Nigerians prayer will continue to reach the lord for you because your movie always put smile on people face.
God please we hand over our beloved Mr ibu into your mighty hand give him instant healing and quick recovery
Today you have come out bold to refute the claim of second amputation of your father’s leg.
Can you also clarify us on the claim that all the millions raised for your father’s treatment has been embarrassed by family members.
this disease or injury does not still make sense to me
nevertheless quick recovery sir
May the Almighty God forgive him his sin and meet this guy at the point of his need. As sinful man,like everyone of us,we live at the mercy of God. May God never look away from him and all of us. Amen!
We are praying for him to have quick recovery, and please people let him have peace of mind and stop medelling in his affairs.
Quick recovery Mr. Ibu .some challenges are hard to withstand but all is well
Na only God can save me ibu now because this is really going too far now
I didn’t expect a situation like this from Mr ibu, so I pray for quick recovery for him
We sincerely wish him quick recovery and may Almighty God give him long live, he is indeed our hero..
May God give him quick recovery, i wish i can do something to help
We know its only one leg that was amputated,but that is not the best for mr.Ibu,but well,the bible says in every situation we should give thanks to God.,so we thank God for mr.Ibus life.