Contrary to speculations, Nollywood stakeholders are preparing for Mr Ibu’s burial and not begging for funds
Recall news had gone round that his family members were begging for funds for the burial.
The Central Planning Committee (CPC), alongside with some friends and family members have denied the news and said the publications on social media was sponsored.
The publication was tagged; “Family, friends beg for funds to bury Mr. Ibu

Reacting to the publication, the Chairman of the Committee, Monday Diamond Ani debunked such stories maligning the late Mr Ibu and his family, describing it as ‘manipulating, malicious, fabricated and engineered by the evil gang against Mr. Ibu even while on sick bed and after his death.’
He noted that the Committee has made several plans towards Mr Ibu’s burial such as erection of billboards across Enugu State, organising a star-studded tribute performance which will hold at the Base Event Center Enugu, novelty match to honor Mr Ibu and other commitments towards making the burial historical.
Diamond said: “It is important to note that the night of tribute which is coming up on the 26th of June will be preceded by a novelty match which will be played on the 25th of June between celebrities and personalities against Rangers International football club of Enugu at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu.”
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