Veteran Nigerian actor Zack Orji is reportedly in the Intensive Care Unit in an Abuja hospital, unable to walk or talk.
In a video making the rounds on social media, the actor is seen on a stretcher in the hospital.
Friends shared that tests are being conducted to determine the cause after Orji, who complained of weakness weeks ago, was rushed to the hospital two days ago following a collapse in the toilet.
Colleagues and fans, including Amaechi Muonagor, have expressed concern and offered prayers for the actor’s recovery.
The video has triggered an outpouring of support, with many urging swift medical intervention for the Nollywood veteran.
Meanwhile, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Joe Igbokwe, in a post on his official Facebook page on Sunday, called for prayers for the ailing actor.
He said, “PLEASE PRAY FOR JACK (sic) ORJI
”Nollywood Actor Zack Orji in critical condition in the ICU of the National Hospital in Abuja.
According to reports Orji can’t walk or talk, and all kinds of test is being run on him to ascertain what is wrong.
“He was rushed to the hospital two days ago after he slupmed (sic) in the toilet after being quite weak for a few weeks.”