AGN President Plans To Sue Movie Producer Adanma Luke Over Junior Pope’s Death

AGN President Plans To Sue Movie Producer Adanma Luke Over Junior Pope’s Death

Emeka Rollas, the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), has announced intentions to take legal action against Nollywood movie producer Adanma Luke following the tragic death of actor Junior Pope and four other crew members in a boat accident…..READ ALSO President Announces Blood Cancer Diagnosis

Speaking in an interview on Arise TV, Rollas revealed that their lawyers are preparing documents, awaiting the report from a committee investigating the boat accident. Once the report is submitted, the Association of Movie Producers and Adanma Luke will face legal action.

Rollas expressed concern over the lack of safety measures, noting instances where actors were not provided with life jackets during boat trips, including the day before Junior Pope’s death.

He emphasized the need for professionalism in the industry, highlighting another incident where an actor was injured due to negligence on set. The AGN covered the actor’s medical expenses, underscoring the importance of prioritizing safety and professionalism in filmmaking.

Rollas stressed that filmmaking is a business and called for producers to uphold standards by ensuring safety protocols and fair compensation for actors.

The AGN’s decision to pursue legal action underscores their commitment to accountability and safety within the Nigerian film industry, aiming to prevent similar tragedies and uphold professional standards in filmmaking.

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