Popular Nigerian actor, John Okafor better known as Mr Ibu who is currently in the hospital has spoken out after being poisoned for the third time in three years.
Speaking with PUNCH from his hospital bed, the father of thirteen said he was poisoned in Abuja last week at an entertainment event.
In his words:
“I just got poisoned again. It seems my enemies are using me to rehearse (their powers). This time, I wasn’t poisoned in the village. I was poisoned in Abuja last week at an entertainment event.
I really cannot explain how I was poisoned because it was a gathering if people, though it was not a big event.”
Sounding weak, the comic actor assured the public that he was recuperating. He said,
“I am recuperating although I have neither worked out nor driven since I got ill. However, I intend to take a walk this (Friday) evening, because I am hopeful that I would get better. I am eating well now, and I’m prepared to go back on set any moment from now.”
Back in 2019, the actor had alleged that some members of his staff were paid by his kinsmen to kill him because of his successful career.
Mr Ibu blasted those soliciting for funds on his behalf without his consent. He added,
“Some people have sold me. They have not heard from me and all they want to do is ‘sell me’. But, their plans won’t work because God has raised me up. I am not begging anybody for money.
My condition is not as critical as some people are making it seem. Anybody who has made it a point of duty to talk about my sickness and take advantage of it should stop.
I am here (hospital) with my wife. I am not saying all my friends that are supposed to visit me and bring me money cannot do that. But, I have never asked anyone to beg people for money on my behalf. They should stop. If I want to die, I would let them know, since they seem to be so interested.”
A few days ago, Mr Ibu’s wife called on Nigerians to pray for her husband. In a video shared on her Instagram page, Mr Ibu’s wife said her husband’s Instagram account had been hacked, and the suspect has been extorting money from some of the actor’s friends and colleagues.
She also said her husband has lost his bank account details, and anyone who wishes to offer help to the ailing actor should contact her or come to the hospital where he is receiving treatment.
