Actor John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu, has requested financial aid from well-meaning Nigerians due to a health issue that might result in him losing his leg.
These reports have spurred reactions from netizens and Nollywood fans.
Social commentator, Reno Omokri urged his followers “Renonuggeteers” to donate to Mr Ibu’s account number.
He also pointed out that Mr Ibu was a staunch supporter of the Labour Party’s presidential candidate Peter Obi.
He wrote on his X (formerly Twitter) page: ”I sympathise with John Ikechukwu Okafor, AKA Mr. Ibu, over his ailment, and I urge all #RenosNuggeteers to donate to the account number he put out.
“Please do not ignore his cries for help. I also urge members of the public to donate. However, this is a man who publicly endorsed Peter Obi. He and his daughter danced for Peter Obi and broke the Internet.
“They went out on the streets campaigning for Obi. The same Peter Obi who boasted that he is richer than President Biden of the US, who at the time of Peter’s boast was worth $8.2 million.
“After all that John Okafor did for him, perhaps Mr. Peter Obi can support him by paying Mr. Ibu’s medical bills. I am even surprised that Peter Obi did not remember to post about Mr. Ibu on his birthday yesterday. Even at that, Peter Obi should help him in his time of need.”