“We finally lost him” – AGN President confirms death of Junior Pope

• AGN President Emeka Rollas confirms Nollywood actor Junior Pope’s tragic death in a boat accident in Asaba.
• Initial reports had caused confusion, with Emeka Rollas initially suggesting the actor’s stable condition due to observed hand movements.
• The president later retracted the statement, apologizing for the misinformation and confirming Junior Pope’s passing despite efforts to revive him at two Asaba hospitals.

The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, has confirmed the untimely death of Nollywood actor Junior Pope.

This confirmation comes after a rollercoaster of emotions, with earlier reports suggesting hope followed by tragic finality.

Junior Pope reportedly met his demise in a devastating boat accident in Asaba, leaving his fans and followers reeling in shock and grief.

Emeka Rollas, who initially offered reassurance regarding the actor’s condition, was forced to backtrack and offer a somber apology for the confusion.

He explained that his initial optimism stemmed from observing movements in Junior Pope’s hands, only to later confront the grim reality of his passing.

Despite frantic efforts by medical teams at two prominent hospitals in Asaba, Junior Pope could not be revived.

“It’s so, so sad that our joy was short-lived. My first post was out of excitement when we noticed his tingling fingers. Two notable hospitals tried their best to revive him but to no avail. God knows best. We finally lost him,” AGN President wrote.

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The illustrious President of Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, has set the record straight and put our nerves at ease by assuring us that the talented actor, Junior Pope, who was falsely rumored to to have kicked the bucket, is still very much alive.

Junior Pope was earlier said to have fallen into the River Niger in Asaba, Delta state on his way to a movie location.

It was gathered he was in the company of some other actors.