Emeka Chochoo, the former manager of Nollywood star John Okafor, commonly known as Mr Ibu, has revealed the grounds for Mr Ibu’s adopted daughter, Jasmine Chioma Okafor, and his two sons, Daniel and Val, being summoned by the police.
According to reports, the three was summoned for interrogation about the administration of cash donated by well-meaning Nigerians for Mr Ibu’s medical treatment.
On Wednesday night, actress Doris Ogala revealed that Jasmine and Mr Ibu’s sons were detained at Alagbon Police Station on suspicion of transferring a considerable money, estimated at N300 million, from the contribution account to her personal account.
The money was set aside for Mr Ibu’s medical bills, as the actor recently underwent surgery that resulted in the amputation of one of his legs.
When it was believed that Mr Ibu’s wife, Stella Maris Okafor, pushed the police participation, the situation erupted.
Stella Maris allegedly sought transparency and accountability regarding the donated funds and accused Jasmine of misusing the funds.
Stella Maris was also said to be planning on using the money to buy a new property.
“Mr. Ibu’s wife alleged that Jasmine moved N300 million out of the account. Ibu’s wife allegedly wanted them to buy her a new house from the money contributed so far for Ibu’s treatments. That’s why she arrested Jasmine,”Doris Ogala said.
In response to the unfolding events, Emeka Chochoo clarified that the police invitation was not tantamount to an arrest and emphasized that the police had summoned Jasmine, Daniel, and Val to inquire about Mr Ibu’s account.
Val, however, was reportedly excluded from the situation as he had recently returned to the country and was unaware of the ongoing developments.
“Yes, they were all invited by the police. I won’t call it arrest; the police invited them over Mr Ibu’s account. However, Val is left out as he knows nothing about what’s been happening. He just returned to the country,” Emeka Chochoo told punch.
“I have not been able to reach any of them,” the ex-manager added.
The controversy surrounding the management of the donated funds took an unexpected turn, considering that Mr Ibu’s wife and adopted daughter had previously joined forces to appeal for financial support from Nigerians.
The plea came after Mr Ibu underwent surgery, and the actor’s health challenges prompted an outpouring of generosity from well-wishers.
