Mr Ibu debunks stroke rumour

Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has debunked rumour making the rounds that he is down with a stroke.

The 57-year-old actor refuted the claim which made the rounds on social media in a video of him and his wife.

In the video, he asked why people are quick to write false stories, assuring that he was well.

Reports surfaced on the internet on Thursday that Mr Ibu was down with stroke shortly after he returned from a recent trip to Owerri, Imo State.

According to the false reports, Mr Ibu was taken to an undisclosed native doctor where he was receiving treatment.

The report also quoted Emeka Rollas, the President of Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, who said that Mr Ibu was fast recovering.

Okafor is considered to be one of Nigeria’s most talented comic characters, he has acted in more than 100 movies, including Mr. Ibu, Police Recruit and Mr Ibu in Prison.