AGN Members Protest Against Illegal Gatherings, Demand Accountability

The intervention of the Zone 9 Command of the Nigeria Police Force, Umuahia, was necessary to prevent the situation from escalating into violence.

They demanded the recognition of David Onyebuchi Amalaha, who was elected chairman of the Abia State chapter of the Actors Guild of Nigeria on May 20, 2023, in Umuahia.

The aggrieved members claim that AGN has been embroiled in several litigations initiated by David Onyebuchi Amalaha, seeking to challenge the alleged imposition of leadership by the national body.

Concerned AGN members, including Chika Okezie, Egwuatu Daniel, and Nathaniel Nwoko, highlighted that the National President has been accused of fostering crises and division by appointing five interim state chairmen since 2023, among other grievances.

Speaking to Daily Post on Friday, SP Iheanetu Bruno Chukwudera, the Police Public Relations Officer of Zone 9 Command Umuahia, confirmed that the police intervention averted a potentially violent situation.

He stated that Emeka Rollas, the AGN National President, along with the leaders of the aggrieved faction, were invited by the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 9, to provide statements regarding the incident.

“There was actually chaos caused by some aggrieved members. Nobody was arrested by the Police. They have a factional leadership issue. The key actors in the chaos were invited by the AIG and made to write statements based on what occurred during the meeting,” Chukwudera explained.