My sister started the stroke rumour – Mr Ibu

Mr Ibu

Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has disclosed that his sister was one of those who started the rumour that he had suffered a stroke.

The 57-year-old actor said this during a chat with punchng.com

 “I don’t know what actually happened; one of my sisters was also part of the rumour mongers.

“She just opened a media house; so she is looking for a way to make her brand go viral. I feel she should have consulted me before spreading this kind of news and I would have given her another angle to explore such that it would not affect my image,” he said in parts.

He revealed that his wife didn’t find the reports funny but he he had forgiven his sister.

Earlier in April, Reports surfaced on the internet that Mr Ibu was down with stroke shortly after he returned from a recent trip to Owerri, Imo State.

According to the false reports, Mr Ibu was taken to an undisclosed native doctor where he was receiving treatment.

The actor swiftly debunked the rumours in a video.

In the video, he asked why people were quick to write false stories, assuring that he was well.