Ogogo’s Management Says Moving Actor For Alternative Treatment Is ‘Extrem£ly Difficult’ As He Battl£s Stage Four Cancer

 

 

Ogogo’s Management Says Moving Actor For Alternative Treatment Is ‘Extremely Difficult’ As He Battles Stage Four Cancer

The development comes amid growing public concern over the actor’s health after his family appealed for urgent medical assistance, saying he is battling stage four cancer.

The family and management team of veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, say they have received offers of assistance from more than 500 people wishing to support his treatment.

The development comes amid growing public concern over the actor’s health after his family appealed for urgent medical assistance, saying he is battling stage four cancer.

In a statement shared by veteran actor Jide Kosoko, the team expressed appreciation to fans, colleagues, friends and well-wishers who have continued to offer prayers, medical assistance and other forms of support for Ogogo.

 

 

According to Kosoko, the overwhelming number of offers has, however, created a logistical challenge, particularly because Ogogo is currently receiving care in a hospital.

“We have received offers from more than 300, and even over 500 people, each sincerely believing that they have something that could help him. The challenge is simply: Where do we take him to? And how do we move him from the hospital while he is receiving care?” he said.

Kosoko said many people have contacted the family claiming to have spiritual assistance, treatment options or other interventions they believe could help the actor.

“We have received hundreds of such offers, and we sincerely appreciate every single one of them,” he said.

He appealed to members of the public not to stop praying for the veteran actor, saying the family remains hopeful that he will recover.

“However, we humbly appeal to everyone not to stop praying for Ogogo. Please, continue to pray with us. We believe strongly that, with your prayers, our prayers, and the mercy of Almighty God, Taye will come out of this situation successfully. There is nothing impossible before Almighty God,” Kosoko said.

He also appealed to those who have offered assistance to understand why the family may be unable to physically bring Ogogo to them.

According to him, moving the actor from the hospital to different locations at this stage of his treatment could be difficult and potentially complicated by the large number of people offering to assist.

“It is extremely difficult to move him from the hospital to different locations at this stage of his treatment, especially considering the large number of people who have offered to help,” he said.

Kosoko stressed that the family’s inability to accept or pursue every offer should not be interpreted as a rejection of the individuals offering help.

“Please understand that our inability to bring Ogogo to anyone does not mean that we do not appreciate you, nor does it mean that we doubt your intentions or your desire to help,” he added.

The actor’s team said it was deeply touched by the support coming from people within and outside Nigeria.

“On the contrary, we are deeply touched by the overwhelming love and concern that people across the world have shown towards him,” Kosoko said.

The latest statement followed an earlier emotional appeal by one of Ogogo’s daughters, who said the family was desperately seeking medical assistance for the actor.

In a video circulating on social media, the daughter said the family was not asking members of the public for money but was looking for a hospital or medical professional willing to treat her father.

She alleged that hospitals had been unwilling to treat the actor and appealed to anyone who could connect the family with appropriate medical professionals or facilities to intervene.

The daughter said the family only became aware of the severity of his condition about three weeks earlier.

She further appealed for any possible medical intervention, saying the family was willing to explore available options.

She clarified that the family was not soliciting financial donations and acknowledged the support already provided by a relative.

Ogogo, 66, is one of the most prominent figures in Nigeria’s Yoruba-language film industry, with a career spanning several decades as an actor, filmmaker and director.

He is widely recognised for his roles in Yoruba-language productions.

Hassan, who began his acting career in the 1980s, gained wider recognition through his performances in films including Owo Blow and has remained a prominent figure in Nollywood.