Controversial Nigerian actor, Emeka Ike has blasted Nigerian men who refused to help sick veteran actor, James Uche.
Nigerian actor, Emeka Ike
Nigerian actor, Emeka Ike, has revealed why some Nigerians were
reluctant to help ailing actor, Prince James Uche who has been sick for a
long time now. He said those who could help refuse helping him because
he is not a ‘fine girl.’
Uche had been been bedridden due to kidney related ailment and was practically begging people for money for treatment in India.
The actor who has been battling high blood pressure, diabetes and
kidney failure for about eight years, had been confined to the walls of
Godspower Hospital, 32 Road, C-Close, House 7, Festac Town, Lagos State,
and was said to have lost his sight.
Recently, it was reported that the actor was thrown out of the
hospital over incurred debts until well-meaning Nigerians came to his
aid.
While baring his mind on the matter in a chat with Punch, the
controversial actor and the president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria,
said, “It is sad that someone like Prince James is begging for help
but what is sadder is the fact that one Nigerian can actually pay all
his medical bills.
“But because the sickness does not involve a fine girl,
everybody is minding their business. I bet you that if it was a fine
girl that was in his shoes, a lot of Nigerian men would have signified
interest in helping but because the matter at hand involves an old man,
everyone seems to be turning a deaf ear.
“I implore all Nigerians to please support this wonderful
talent and help him back on his feet. On my part, I would continue to do
what I can to help him and other members of the Actors Guild of
Nigeria.
“I have done what I can personally for Prince James and I also call on Nigerians to also come and help out en masse.
“But I really do not believe in actors coming out to beg for
money to solve one issue or the other and that is why my administration
is working on a biometric card with my friend Pretty Okafor of PMAN so
that we can know all our members and cater for them especially when they
are in dire need of help,” he said.
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