- The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) provided yet another disturbing update regarding the boat accident involving actor, Junior Pope and a few others.
- Junior Pope and three crew members tragically lost their lives when their boat capsized on the Anam River in Anambra State.
- AGN President Emeka Rollas initially shared hope for Junior Pope’s survival but revealed he succumbed despite efforts. Rollas also mentioned one victim was identified, but three others remain missing.
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has formally announced the passing of Nollywood actor John Paul Odonwodo, widely recognized as Junior Pope.
Tragically, on Wednesday, Junior Pope, alongside three crew members, lost their lives when their boat capsized while filming as they were crossing the Anam River in Anambra State.
In a Facebook post on Thursday morning, Emeka Rollas, President of the AGN, recounted how he initially shared news of Junior Pope’s survival with hopeful excitement upon observing signs of life, such as the tingling sensation in his fingers. However, despite concerted efforts to revive him, Junior Pope ultimately succumbed to the ordeal.
Rollas further disclosed, “Two notable hospitals tried their best to revive him, but to no avail. God knows the best. We finally lost him.”
Additionally, Rollas revealed that while the body of one victim, identified as Mr. Friday, has been recovered, the remains of the other three individuals are still undiscovered, compounding the tragedy.
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Still, on the issue, the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) took swift and decisive action following the tragic and untimely demise of popular actor Junior Pope.
The actor met his unfortunate end in a drowning incident in a river in Anam, Anambra state.
The sad news of Junior Pope’s demise sent shockwaves throughout the Nigerian entertainment industry, sparking a wave of outcry and scrutiny on social media.
Many netizens expressed their outrage, directing criticism towards the movie producer Adamma Luke for allegedly failing to provide necessary safety measures, such as life jackets, during the filming of scenes involving water bodies.
In response to the public outcry and the tragic loss of one of its own, the AGN has announced a series of measures aimed at ensuring the safety of its members.
Chief among these actions is the indefinite suspension of movie productions set in riverine areas.
This move is intended to prevent any further incidents similar to the one that claimed Junior Pope’s life.
Additionally, the AGN has imposed a ban on actors collaborating with Adamma Luke as a producer in any movie.
In a memo circulated among its members, the AGN emphasized the importance of prioritizing safety protocols on set and urged actors and producers to adhere strictly to established guidelines to prevent avoidable accidents.
As a result of these measures, movie shoots scheduled to take place across the nation on Thursday, April 11th, have been suspended until further notice.
