Light at the End of Tunnel as Ex Senate President Saraki Offsets Ailing Actor, Mr Ibu’s Medical Bills

Paschal Emeka, Abuja | Posted October 21, 2023

A former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has paid the medical expenses of ailing popular actor, Mr John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu.

The former Senate President showed this magnanimity through Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation.

You may recall that Mr John Okafor had, on Wednesday, appealed to Nigerians to come to his aid, noting that he does not want his legs to be cut off, as a result of an unnamed ailment.

However, Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation, on Friday, came to his rescue and settled all his medical bills.

Commenting on Twitter now X platform, the Foundation stated: “the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation is honoured to have extended support to Mr John Okafor also known as Mr. Ibu, a renowned comedic icon who has graced our screens and brought joy and laughter to countless homes over the past four decades.

“When we learned of his recent health challenges and the financial burdens associated with his medical treatment, we felt a deep sense of responsibility to assist in any way we could. We promptly paid off his entire medical expenses as of Wednesday.

“We encourage everyone, who can, to come forward and assist in any capacity, whether it’s through financial contributions, moral support, or prayers. We wish him a swift and complete recovery.”

Meanwhile, the intervention of the Foundation came amidst the promises of famous Nigerian music stars cum celebrities, Davido, P-Square and Tunde Ednut to take care of Mr Ibu’s medical expenses.

Furthermore, Nigerians all over the world had moved to contribute money to support the ailing actor