Jnr Pope: Association of Movie Producers suspends Adanma Luke indefinitely
Begins probe of Junior Pope, others’ death
The Association of Movie Producers (AMP) has announced the immediate suspension of Adanma Luke, the producer of the movie that claimed the life of Junior Pope and four others.
It would be recalled that the late actor Junior Pope was set to star in an upcoming film produced by Adanma Luke, but he unfortunately lost his life in a boat accident.
Pope and four others perished on April 10 in Asaba, Delta State, after falling into the River Niger while traveling to a movie location.
A nine-member committee has been established by AMP to look into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of Junior Pope and other individuals, according to a statement the organization released on Monday and signed by its national president, Queen Blessing Ebigieson.
The statement also added that Adanma had been advised to suspend all work, “pending the submission of the investigations report and the final decision is taken.”
AMP also sympathized with the families of those who lost their lives as a result of the boat mishap.
The statement read in part:
“Following this tragic incident, AMP has set up a nine-man committee to investigate all activities that led to the death of these practitioners on the set of the movie, Another side of Life!
“Meanwhile, the producer, Adamma Luke, is hereby advised to suspend all work pending on the submission of the investigations report, and the final decision is taken.
“As we mourn our fellow filmmakers, we ask for calm from all sectors, stakeholders, and the public.”
