‘I’m Alive And Well’ – RMD

Richard Mofe Damijo has come out to clear the air regarding ‘coma’ rumours trailing an accident which he was involved in just yesterday, Tuesday, January 17, 2012.

The actor, who is also the Delta State commissioner for Culture and Tourism, had escaped unhurt in the accident, which left his driver in critical condition in hospital.

He recently addressed fans via a BlackBerry broadcast on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, injecting humour and wit to the scary incident while maintaining that he was ‘ALIVE and WELL’.

The statement reads;

‘Hi my name is Richard Mofe-Damijo and contrary to d rumours yesterday that I was in a coma, unconscious n even dead, I am ALIVE and WELL. God kept us (my driver n I) alive by His hands. This is to say thank u and a big God bless u all for the prayers and well wishes especially those expressed towards my driver following the accident yesterday in delta state. I am very ok but my driver is still in a critical condition. Pls keep him in ur prayers. We are believing God to arise on his behalf and restore him to full health.

As for the guys who rammed into us I ve no idea where they are but we pray for them too… It is well.

Once again thank u. By the way I hear the whole thing went VIRAL. I believe dts d word. Am learning fast:)… Wetin dis social media be na only God know. Anyways I de like tree wey God plant. No le le. No shakes. My special Oga wey put me for “hospital arrest” plenty migwo. My president Segun Eye rinze sorry arinze well done. Until my next BC pls keep believing in God oo. Nuff said…‘

The 51-year-old actor, who is a veteran in the Nigerian movie scene, shot to prominence after featuring in the popular ’90′s soap series titled ‘Ripples‘.