Emeka Rollas, President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), has urged Regina Daniels and her family to prioritize their personal matters over AGN politics amid ongoing controversies involving Ned Nwoko.
In a detailed Instagram post accompanied by a photo of the trio, Rollas explained that his earlier silence was out of respect for the family, not fear. He emphasized that as AGN President, he has a responsibility to clarify the truth, especially as his name has repeatedly been dragged into the dispute.
On the situation involving Nwoko and Regina Daniels, Rollas said that while the issue is fundamentally a family matter, it has attracted unnecessary public attention. He criticized senior actors and members of the AGN Board of Trustees, including Okey Bakassi, Charles Inojie, Chinyere Wilfred, Jide Kosoko, and Sanni Danjuma, for remaining silent despite witnessing concerning incidents on set. He noted that Regina “needs help” and that the silence of colleagues has left him exposed to undue criticism.
Rollas recounted that while organizing a roundtable in South Africa, Nwoko allegedly imposed a condition that Regina could only travel if she avoided Lagos, describing the directive as factual amid widespread misinformation.
He also highlighted a public incident during Regina’s son’s birthday, where Nwoko reportedly commented on her smoking habit in front of guests and AGN members, suggesting she would “have her own daughter” if she stopped smoking. Rollas confirmed he witnessed the event personally.
Rollas clarified that his concern is not to shame Regina but to encourage her to seek support, reminding the public that the Guild has assisted many members facing similar challenges.
Addressing Regina’s mother, Rita Daniels, he urged her to focus on her daughter’s well-being rather than AGN ambitions, warning that normalizing harmful habits as part of a “celebrity lifestyle” sets a risky example for younger actors.
Speaking to Ned Nwoko, Rollas said publicly calling out his wife was inappropriate, insisting that such matters should be handled privately. He also corrected claims that Nwoko donated ₦200 million to AGN, clarifying that the funds were meant for Regina’s personal projects, not the Guild.
Rollas concluded by urging all parties to uphold the integrity of AGN, stressing that the Guild should remain a safe and supportive space for members, not a platform for personal conflicts.
