Kanayo blasts Reno Omokri over donations for Mr Ibu

Kanayo O. Kanayo, a veteran Nollywood actor, has slammed Reno Omokri, a former media advisor to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, for dragging Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi into actor Mr Ibu’s illness.

According to the report, legendary comedic actor John Okafor, also known as Mr Ibu, turned to the internet on Wednesday to seek public support as he battled an unidentified condition that may cost him his leg.

Reno Omokri, using his X handle to respond to the viral video, challenged Peter Obi to cover the actor’s medical fees.

He added that Mr Ibu had backed and campaigned for Obi as his chosen candidate in the 2023 general elections, and that as a result, the LP flagbearer owed the actor assistance in his time of need.

In response to Omokri’s statement, Kanayo, in a video posted on his Instagram page on Thursday, called the former presidential adviser “wicked.”

Kanayo noted that donating is a personal experience that should not be used to judge others.

“As actors, our heart goes out to our dear colleague, Mr Ibu. His family has done their best since it was reported last year. And now they have come out to say we have done our best, we need public support.

“Now, I condemn in strict terms Reno Omokri, who is coming to call Peter Obi’s name and so on. It is not a friendly thing. It’s wicked. And to Uche Maduagwu, who talked about shame on top actors. Shame on you too because you don’t have any value and level to call out our names.

“It’s an individual thing to support a colleague. It becomes a collective thing as Actors Guild of Nigeria. Don’t forget some people learn to give personally, privately. Even those who have given can also be appreciated on a scale of what they have given to John Okafor.

“We appreciate your efforts in giving but nobody should use it as a platform to castigate or indict those who have not given. It’s wrong and we don’t support it.

“So, this is a warning. If you want to give, give.”

Kanyidaily recalls that Kanayo Dragged BBNaija Housemates For Failing Simple Questions in a video.