The renowned Nigerian actor, John Okafor, who is affectionately known as Mr. Ibu, has been advised to consider a medical procedure involving the amputation of two toes due to complications arising from diabetes.
This disclosure, made by his close friend and former manager, Chochoo, comes at a time when false reports of the actor’s passing have been circulating online for the past two months.
Chochoo, who maintains a deep bond with Mr. Ibu, aims to provide clarity and put an end to the unfounded rumors surrounding the actor’s well-being.
While acknowledging the seriousness of Mr. Ibu’s health challenges, Chochoo emphasized that the actor is very much alive and has chosen to proceed with the recommended surgical intervention to address his ongoing health issues.
The decision to amputate two toes was not made lightly and followed consultations with medical experts who determined that these toes had been significantly affected by diabetes and were at risk of further deterioration.
In contrast to unsubstantiated online speculations suggesting the potential loss of an entire leg, the medical professionals have advised a targeted and specific approach to safeguard Mr. Ibu’s overall health.
In the words of his former manager:
“He has been dying online for about two months now. I don’t know where they are getting the news from because online he is already dead but offline he is still alive. He is having another operation either today or tomorrow morning. I was his former manager but we are still very close. Online he is dead already but he is very much alive in reality.
“He has had some complications based on his health but this time he is battling with diabetes. Contrary to reports online that they want to cut off his leg, the doctors advised him to cut off two toes because they have been affected by the illness because they were getting rotten.”