“We Shall Not Let Him Down”- Senator Shehu Sani Supports Mr Ibu

Senator Shehu Sani has offered not just financial support for the ailing actor but also a publicity push until individuals in high places got aware of his illness.

Shehu Sani, the former senator who represented Kaduna Central in the eighth Senate, has promised to help the ill Nigerian entertainer and Nollywood actor, John Okafor, also known as Mr. Ibu.

Sani, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship contestant in the Kaduna State 2023 governorship election, offered not just financial support for the ailing actor but also a publicity push until individuals in high places got aware of his illness.

The PDP leader promised not to disappoint him and asked Nigerians to do the same, noting that Mr Ibu’s contribution to the Nigerian film industry cannot be overstated.

Shehu Sani said in a tweet on Thursday, October 19:

“Mr Ibu is my favourite artist and Comedian. He lights up and entertains the homes of millions of Nigerians. We shall not let him down for reasons we can all collectively solve. We shall do the needful and also bring the attention of the big names to do the needful.”

On Wednesday, October 18, the veteran actor took to Instagram from a hospital bed to reveal that he was battling an illness.

He had been in the hospital for weeks, begging Nigerians for financial help and aid.

Ibu further revealed that physicians at the hospital threatened to amputate his limb if other attempts failed.

Mr Ibu is my favorite artist and Comedian.He lights up and entertains the homes of millions of Nigerians.We shall not let him down for reasons we can all collectively solve.We shall do the needful and also bring the attention of the big names to do the needful.

— Senator Shehu Sani (@ShehuSani) October 19, 2023