AGN President Emeka Rollas Explains Why Actress Adanma Luke Wasn’t Sued Over Junior Pope’s Tragic Death

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The president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, has clarified the guild’s inability to pursue legal action against actress and producer Adanma Luke following the tragic death of actor Junior Pope and four crew members. The group drowned on April 10, 2024, after their boat capsized in the River Niger while traveling to a movie location for Luke’s production, The Other Side of Life.

Following the incident, Adanma Luke was suspended by the AGN. However, during a recent interview on Arise TV, Rollas explained that legal constraints prevented the guild from suing the producer. He disclosed that Junior Pope, though a prominent actor, was not an active, due-paying member of the AGN at the time of his death. Furthermore, the actor’s contract stipulated that only his immediate family or wife held the right to pursue legal action.

Rollas noted, “We consulted with our legal adviser, who confirmed that the AGN lacked the standing to sue based on the contract signed between Junior Pope and the producer. This is a matter for the family or wife to address.”

He also highlighted ongoing efforts to restructure the guild, ensuring such situations are better handled in the future. “We are implementing changes inspired by practices in Los Angeles, including licensing actors and maintaining stricter membership protocols. Unfortunately, Junior Pope hadn’t paid his dues for over a year before his passing, limiting our capacity to act on his behalf.”