Emeka Chochoo, the former manager of the well-known Nollywood actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has revealed the reason behind the amputation of one of the actor’s legs.
This revelation follows reports that Mr Ibu underwent seven successful surgeries, including the amputation, as a result of an infection affecting the arteries at the ankle.
Having managed Mr Ibu for over a decade, Chochoo shared that the actor is responding positively to treatment and is gradually recovering. Despite facing challenges, the medical team has been dedicated to addressing various health issues affecting Mr Ibu.
Chochoo explained that the decision to amputate the leg became necessary due to an infection affecting one of the arteries at the ankle. Unfortunately, the condition went unnoticed until it reached a critical stage, leading to the difficult but crucial choice to amputate the leg.
“The doctors are treating everything one after the other. What led to the amputation of one of his legs was an infection that affected one of the arteries at the ankle.
“Blood wasn’t flowing into the leg, which was not detected on time. When it was, it had become too late, causing the doctors to decide on the amputation,” Chochoo explained.
He also mentioned that the surgery took place in Nigeria, and while Mr Ibu is currently receiving care in the country, plans are underway to fly him abroad for further treatment.
“The surgery was done in Nigeria. He will soon be flown out of the country for further treatment but for now, he is being cared for in Nigeria,” Mr. Ibu ex-manager added.