In a recent press statement, Mr. Ibu’s family addressed the rumors and revelations surrounding his health, clarifying misconceptions that had surfaced earlier in the day.
Contrary to reports claiming both legs were amputated, the family explained that only one leg underwent further amputation after the initial procedure.
Debunking speculation about diabetes, the family disclosed that Mr. Ibu’s health challenges stemmed from blood clotting in his leg and other complications, which needed surgical intervention. Expressing gratitude to Nigerians for their support in various forms, the family clarified that Mr. Ibu’s current health condition was not a result of diabetes, as previously speculated.
The statement addressed the impossibility of flying Mr. Ibu abroad for advanced treatment, because doctors deemed him unfit to travel. This restriction has posed a challenge in securing international medical assistance, as airlines are unwilling to transport him. Despite this, the family assured the public that Mr. Ibu is receiving top-notch care in Nigeria’s largest and best hospital, with a team of skilled professionals attending to his needs.
“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 father’s health.
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 Familv….”
