Actress Rita Edochie has paid a visit to ailing actor Mr Ibu whose leg was recently amputated.
Rita posted a video of herself at the hospital with Ibu’s wife Stella Maris Okafor who expressed gratitude for the actress’ visit.
In the video, Rita could be heard praying for the actor and his family while his wife kept saying “Amen” to her prayers.
Captioning the video shared via Instagram on Monday, Rita Edochie wrote: “I went to see Ibu John Okafor at Evercare Hospital Lekki Phase 1. He is doing well but all we owe him is to keep praying for him.”
On October 31, Ibu’s daughter Jazmine disclosed that the actor’s condition had improved after five successful surgeries.
But on Monday, November 6, the family released a statement saying that the actor’s leg had to be amputated after seven surgeries.
The statement read: “Good afternoon, Nigerians. We want to appreciate everyone who has come through for our dad, saying we are grateful is an understatement and only the good Lord can thank you all enough for every help you’ve rendered.
“As of 1 pm, 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.
“Please we are still soliciting for support from well-meaning Nigerians as this stage Daddy is still one very delicate one and he needs all the help he can get.
“Thank you, everyone, the Okafor family is grateful and we don’t take you for granted. In due time Daddy will personally acknowledge everyone who supported during this period as soon as he’s stable!”
Mr Ibu recovering in ICU after five surgeries
Mr Ibu thanks wife for support during critical condition
The movie star celebrated his 63rd birthday in an undisclosed hospital in Lagos on Tuesday, October 17.
He revealed in a video posted on Instagram on Wednesday that he needed financial support so his leg would not be amputated.
On October 21, it was reported that the Bukola Saraki Foundation had paid the medical bills of ailing actor.
This happened after Ibu’s wife Stella Maris put up a video, claiming that the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) lied about helping her husband, the statement was immediately debunked by the guild’s director of communications Kate Henshaw who insisted that the guild has been supporting Mr Ibu.
