The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has responded to reports linking one of its members, Stanley Amandi, to an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government.
Amandi, a Nollywood actor and former chairperson of the AGN Enugu State chapter, is among civilians reportedly arrested in connection with the alleged coup attempt uncovered by security agencies.
Reports of a possible coup first emerged in October 2025, after the federal government abruptly cancelled the military parade for Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, sparking widespread speculation.
At the time, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) denied any connection between the cancelled parade and a coup plot, insisting that the arrest of some military officers was unrelated.
However, on October 31, at least 16 military officers were arrested over the alleged plot, while two others were reportedly declared wanted.
According to a Premium Times report published on Friday, Amandi was among civilians taken into custody as far back as September 2025, before the DHQ publicly confirmed that a coup plot had been uncovered.
The report alleged that Amandi was engaged as a propagandist by the suspected coup plotters, who were said to be planning a violent takeover of government and the assassination of top public officials.
It further stated that the indicted military officers would face court-martial, while civilians allegedly involved in the plot would be tried in civil courts.
Reacting to the development, Emeka Rollas, national president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, confirmed that the guild was aware of the situation involving Amandi.
Rollas said the AGN would issue an official statement on the matter in due course.
