The family of Nigerian actor, hope to fly him out of the country soon to prevent the amputation of his leg.
The latest post on the actor’s Instagram page reveals that Okafor’s daughter stated he has undergone five surgeries and is currently in recovery at the intensive care unit. She expressed gratitude to Nigerians for their support, contributions and prayers on behalf of the entire family.
The post read in part, “So far Daddy has gone through 5 successful surgeries, and he is still recovering in the ICU. Daddy is immensely grateful and we are thankful to the general public during this phase of our lives. We called on Good Nigerians and we are very grateful for the response in every aspect most especially the donations, it came in very timely and very helpful. We are still counting on all your prayers and unwavering support as we pray he gets stabilized quickly to enable us to fly him abroad for further advanced treatment. The John Okafor family is grateful to all Nigerians.
On October 17, the actor celebrated his birthday in a hospital room, but his foot was noticeably swollen. Okafor was in visible pain as his family sang the birthday song and he tried to cut his cake. However, the severity of his condition was not yet known to the public. Later, another video was posted on his page, in which his family appealed to Nigerians to help cover his medical bills, so that his leg wouldn’t have to be amputated..
Donations poured in from fans and celebrities, helping his family. Upon waking up, he promised to thank everyone.
Story by Obaapa Janee
