Mr. Ibu survived by the grace of God after being poisoned for the second time, the veteran Nigerian actor is still recuperating in hospital where his condition is closely monitored.
The Nollywood star, whose real name is John Okafor, spoke to Saturday Beats from his hospital bed. He revealed that he was poisoned in Abuja at an entertainment event.
“I just got poisoned again. It seems my enemies are using me to rehearse (their powers). This time, I wasn’t poisoned in the village. I was poisoned in Abuja last week at an entertainment event. I really cannot explain how I was poisoned because it was a gathering of people, though it was not a big event.
“I am recuperating, although I have neither worked out nor driven since I got ill. However, I intend to take a walk this (Friday) evening, because I am hopeful that I would get better. I am eating well now, and I’m prepared to go back on set any moment from now. Some people have sold me. They have not heard from me and all they want to do is ‘sell me’. But, their plans won’t work because God has raised me up,” said Mr. Ibu.
The veteran actor also lamented that con artists were swindling unsuspecting fans urging them to send money for his medical costs yet he had not asked for any money to be raised for him.
“I am not begging anybody for money. My condition is not as critical as some people are making it seem. Anybody who has made it a point of duty to talk about my sickness and take advantage of it should stop. I am here (hospital) with my wife. I am not saying all my friends that are supposed to visit me and bring me money cannot do that. But, I have never asked anyone to beg people for money on my behalf. They should stop. If I want to die, I would let them know, since they seem to be so interested.”
