Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Adanma Luke publicly apologized to Nigerians after acing continuous criticism following the passing of actor JohnPaul Odonwodo, better known as Junior Pope and four others.
Glamsquad recalls that Junior Pope and five others lost their lives after drowning at Anam River, Anambra State on April 10th, 2024 on their way to a movie set.
Adanma Luke is the producer of the ill-fated movie, ‘The Other Side of Life’, in which the late actor Junior Pope starred
Junior Pope was laid to rest on 17th May 2024 at his hometown Ukehe, in Nsukka, igboetiti LGA of Enugu State.
In an emotional video shared on her Instagram page, Adanma expressed her deep sorrow and regret over the incident. She addressed the online criticism, pleading for understanding and forgiveness. She explained that she had requested a safer location for the movie shoot and was assured by her team that the area was secure, yet life jackets were not provided for the crew.
She said,
“I have come to say I’m sorry. I’m sorry Nigerians. I took away your loved ones from what people are saying. I’m so sad that this happened on my movie set. Inasmuch as I’m trying to be very strong I’m not seeing myself to be strong.
“I’m so sad that they have to work for me when the incident happens. But I’m not God. It was destined to happen. A lot of people have been dragging me.
“Nigerians I’m not okay again, I don’t know what is happening to me, I didn’t plan what happened to Junior Pope and the crew members. Please forgive me.”
Her emotional video ignited mixed reactions online, drawing both support and criticism.
Actress, Destiny Etiko wrote: “Nnem o, It’s okay pls. I know how depressed u have been And I honestly feel for u It’s wasn’t an intentional act and God knows u have done a lot for the deceased families It’s well. May the soul of our departed ones. Rest In Peace. Amen thanks.”
One Sasha Itota wrote: “Leave social media for now, get conscious, stop posting every Dem time, people are still grieving, people are still mourning, if u like explain from now till tomorrow, as long as your explanation won’t bring back the dead, they will keep dragging u, JP no be small pikin name, WHO THOSE THAT.”
One I am Nwamaka Baby wrote: “You should have stayed off here,u shouldn’t have been postong,you shouldn’t have told the masses u are ready for them,u know masses dont forget easily, just stay sef dear this too will pass.”
Official Glory Gee wrote: “Who off junior pop light who na no won talk truth abi I believe junior pop is working on his killers.”
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