All the individuals encouraging you to become AGN President are your adversaries. Likewise, all the celebrities who are aware of this realit...
All the individuals encouraging you to become AGN President are your adversaries. Likewise, all the celebrities who are aware of this reality but have decided to place blame on Emeka Rollas are even greater enemies of our Guild...
The head of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, has made remarks regarding the current marital conflict between actress and director Regina Daniels and her separated husband, Ned Nwoko.
PREMIUM TIMES reportedthat the split started in October when claims of domestic violence and drug use came to light.
The situation later escalated, along with further allegations of false age claims, drug-related violations, and misuse of authority.
In a declaration published on hisInstagram pageOn Thursday, Mr. Rollas stated that he decided to speak up because his name had been brought into the couple's personal problems.
He mentioned that he felt obligated to respond to the accusations and misunderstandings, particularly since he was approaching the conclusion of his term as AGN President.
Statement
Mr. Rollas stated: "Let me start by addressing the issue that many have been urging me to respond to. Prince Ned Nwoko serves as the Chairman of the Board of Patrons, AGN, while Regina Daniels is a member of the Guild. Regina and her mother are also personally familiar to me. Since this is essentially a family matter, I have chosen to remain silent not out of fear, but out of respect. However, as the President of AGN, and given that my name keeps being brought up, I feel it necessary to share my perspective."
For years, the Board of Trustees has let me take the lead in conflicts, while they safeguard their image from the background. Several senior colleagues know the reality of recent occurrences, but they have stayed quiet. I am appealing to those who were at the last filming session and fully aware of what is happening: Okey Bakassi, Charles Inojie, Chinyere Wilfred, Jide Kosoko, and Sanni Danji. You were all on location during the last project in question. You witnessed events directly, particularly concerning Regina, and we all recognize that she requires assistance.
Help
Additionally, Mr Rollas characterized the silence of his colleagues, who were informed about the issue, as unjust, pointing out that it made him susceptible to criticism.
He also mentioned that he had once seen the legislator express dissatisfaction with the actress's smoking behavior.
While organizing our panel discussion in South Africa, Senator Nwoko contacted me directly and set a requirement that he would only permit Regina to travel if I assured him she wouldn't pass through Lagos. This is the truth, and I mention it because it has been misrepresented against me on multiple occasions.
"On the day of your son's birthday, Regina was at the staircase of a well-known children's playground in Wuse 2, with your friends and some AGN members, Agility, Nazareth Jesse, and a few of my SSA, when your husband made a comment to you about your smoking habit. He said, in his words, that if you quit smoking, you would have your own daughter," stated Mr Rollas.
The president of AGN mentioned that the 64-year-old told him he had already spoken to Regina's family about her smoking.
Mr. Rollas added that Mr. Nwoko contacted him, as he claimed, because Regina had refused to stop smoking.
He stated, "This event was observed; it is not just secondhand information. My intention here is not to embarrass you; rather, my issue is that you require assistance. Several of our members have previously received support, which the Guild played a key role in offering."
It's not illegal to look for assistance. I dislike it when experienced people in the industry speak ill of me from behind, yet lack the courage to face me with the truth.
Enter Regina's mother
Additionally, Mr Rollas encouraged Regina's mother, Rita Daniels, to focus on her daughter's well-being instead of worrying about the AGN elections.
He emphasized that the guild should continue to be a secure and supportive environment for every member.
I say this with respect, if your daughter's home and well-being are suffering, AGN elections should not be your main concern. Our Guild needs to be a secure environment, and when those in leadership openly defend damaging behaviors as 'a celebrity lifestyle,' it endangers our younger members.
"All the individuals encouraging you to become AGN President are your adversaries. And all the celebrities who are aware of this reality but decided to place blame on Emeka Rollas are even greater enemies of our Guild," he stated.
Ned Nwoko
Furthermore, Mr Rollas criticized Mr Nwoko, the Guild's Chairman of the Board of Patrons, for airing his personal marital problems on social media and publicly confronting her.
He also refuted allegations that Mr. Nwoko provided financial support to the AGN, covered the costs of its office, or contributed 200 million naira to the Guild.
Mr. Rollas stated, "It is inappropriate for someone of your position to use social media and publicly criticize your wife over an issue I still believe should be resolved internally. I still feel there are more effective methods to address it. Moreover, sir, various incorrect stories about the Guild have been circulating without being addressed. Regina and her mother have consistently asserted that you financed AGN, provided and equipped the office, and contributed 200 million naira to the Guild."
At our office launch, you mentioned that the N200 million was for your wife, not for AGN. The false information spreading everywhere is part of the challenge I'm facing while trying to clarify. You should have informed people that the money was given to your wife for her film project and not to the Guild.
He warned the public not to reach out to him personally regarding the matter, mentioning that he endured numerous challenges quietly for many years.
Nevertheless, he maintained that he would not let unfounded claims damage his reputation.
I am speaking now because individuals continue to bring up my name, and the silence from stakeholders is not aiding the situation. If people opt to stay quiet due to fear of losing the advantages they anticipate, then I will take it upon myself to clear my name, as I have a responsibility to uphold my dignity.
I politely request that no one contact me personally regarding this statement. For many years, I have endured numerous challenges in silence, but I will not let unfounded claims damage my reputation. I have dedicated myself fully to my work, and I will depart with my honor preserved.
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