Key Points
- Stanley Ontop says AGN election cheats Rita Daniels of victory. He claims Abuja power brokers twist the delegates’ final choice.
- The filmmaker alleges some delegates chase cash instead of integrity. He says his preferred candidate still wins in his eyes.
- Rita Daniels camp stays silent as fans debate results. Calls grow for clearer rules before the guild’s next vote.
Filmmaker Stanley Ontop has slammed the latest Actors Guild election. He says Rita Daniels lost a race she clearly deserved.
The Actors Guild of Nigeria recently picked a new president. Reports say a candidate called Yakubu beat Regina Daniels’ mother. Fans already followed Regina Daniels warning over mother before the vote.
Ontop voiced his anger in a fresh Instagram statement. He wrote that the process looked unfair from start to finish. He focused on how the race treated Daniels and her plans.
Stanley Ontop questions AGN poll process
According to the filmmaker, delegates did not vote with free minds. He hinted that power players in Abuja shaped the outcome. He described one unnamed figure as especially strong within the guild.
Ontop said he respects other winners but doubts the presidential result. He suggested some delegates chased private gain rather than guild honour. In his view, that choice stained the association’s name and trust.
The movie maker claimed Daniels should have beaten Yakubu hands down. He argued that grassroots members wanted change through her proposed plans. He believes the final figures failed to show that support.
Claims of money changing hands
Ontop also pointed to rumours of cash gifts for delegates. He wrote that people heard how much each state received. He called the alleged payouts a shame on the guild.
The fresh claims land amid wider debates over AGN leadership. Current president Emeka Rollas recently issued an Emeka Rollas plea for Regina. He asked members to avoid fights while guild plans next convention.
So far, Daniels and her team have stayed quiet publicly. They have not backed Ontop’s tough words or dismissed them. Fans now trade views online as they study each remark.
Some guild members agree the process needs a closer second look. Others say Ontop must present clear proof before making such claims. They fear fresh drama could divide actors already under heavy stress.
Calls for calmer, fairer future contests
Behind the noise, members still want stable leadership for the guild. Many hope future elections run with clearer rules and open updates. They also want equal chances for every region and candidate.
Daniels built her profile as an actress and guild leader. She campaigned on better welfare, training and stronger links with young stars. Backers said her experience as Regina’s mother gives insight into fame.
Yakubu’s camp, however, insists the vote followed the set guidelines. They argue delegates simply preferred his plans for the coming years. So far, they have not answered Ontop’s direct social media notes.
For now, Ontop’s words remain claims without official backing or inquiry. The guild has not announced any probe into the conduct. Members who raise fears are being urged to use internal channels.
The new executive will soon begin work on projects and outreach. Observers say its first steps might shape trust after this tense vote. Many eyes will watch how it treats critics like Ontop now.
Online, many fans now ask for live streams of future voting. They believe cameras and quick updates could calm doubts about fairness. Some also push for neutral observers to sit inside counting halls.
Ontop ends his message by crowning Daniels his own true winner. He says the guild can only heal through fair future contests. Whether leaders listen may decide how united Nollywood actors feel tomorrow.
