Junior Pope: “We Are in Trouble”, Labour Party Chieftain Cries Out

• A prominent Nigerian social commentator and LP chieftain, Morris Monye, has lamented the speculated death of Nollywood actor, Junior Pope Odonwodo
• Initial reports said that Pope died in a boat accident on Tuesday afternoon, April 9, during a trip for a film production
• However, hours later, the president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, disclosed that Pope is still alive

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public journalism.

Anam River, Anambra state - Morris Monye, a chieftain of the Labour Party (LP), has said amid poor health indices, the healthcare system in Nigeria is below global standard.

Monye was reacting to news of the alleged death of popular Nollywood actor, Junior Pope.

Read also

“I am shocked by the reports”: Peter Obi mourns death of Junior Pope

Recall that Pope alongside, three others was on Tuesday, April 9, involved in a boat mishap on the Anam River in Anambra state.

The incident reportedly happened while they were returning from a movie location.

Fortunately, the 39-year-old actor was said to be alive after a mortuary attendant allegedly confirmed that he was still breathing.

Emeka Rollas, the president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), also later said Pope was alive and recovering in a hospital.

Sharing his opinion on the accident and subsequent medical assistance, Monye, who was not impressed, bemoaned Nigeria's healthcare system.

He wrote on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday night, April 10:

"The healthcare in this country is in an unpropitious state of miasmic decay.

Read also

Junior Pope: Pastor's 2021 prophecy about death in film industry resurfaces, says "Nollywood pray"

"This whole Junior Pope saga highlights that we are in trouble."

Read more Junior Pope news:

• “It’s huge”: Actor Jnr Pope and wife build luxury mansion in Asaba, fans gush over impressive photos
• "We take risks to entertain u": Pope Junior's last moments leaves netizens in disbelief, fans react
• From one-room self-con to building mansion: Actor Junior Pope shares touching story, video trends

Prophecy on Pope Junior's death surfaces

Meanwhile, a celebrity seer Bright Ndibunwa, aka Bright the Seer, has made the news after a video of herself revealing a prophecy linked to the reported death of Pope trended.

In the video, the woman said she saw some actors getting involved in a boat mishap and she encouraged them to pray against it.

Source: Legit.ng