Mr Ibu’s family appeals for help over rent, school fees

The widow of late Nollywood comic actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has appealed to Nigerians for assistance, saying she and her children are battling to survive amid mounting financial difficulties.

In an emotional interview with content creator King Mitchy, Mrs Okafor revealed that the family has been living without electricity for about two months after their power supply was disconnected over unpaid bills.

“We fetch water from the well. Because I have not paid the house rent. And they have even cut my lights for two months now. No lights since. We have been like that. Every night we go to look for a place to charge our phones. And… It’s not easy,” she said.

One of the actor’s daughters praised her mother for keeping the family together despite the hardship.

“I want to thank God for my mom. She tries everything she can to feed us, to pay our school fees, to make us happy,” she said.

Mrs Okafor also disclosed that her children may be forced out of school because of unpaid fees.

“Right now, they can’t go to school again. I can even show you the message the school sent me today,” she said.

King Mitchy, who conducted the interview, said support was being sought to help the family settle school fees, house rent and reconnect electricity.

Mr Ibu, one of Nigeria’s most celebrated comic actors, died on March 2, 2024, at the age of 62. Since his death, the family has continued to face economic challenges, prompting the latest appeal for public assistance.