Nollywood actor Fred Ebere, popularly known as Ten Kobo, expressed his dissatisfaction with the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) and shared his thoughts on the recent tragic loss of his colleague Junior Pope and four other crew members. In a video posted on his Facebook page, Ten Kobo held various individuals accountable for the boat mishap that occurred on Anam River in Anambra state.

Ten Kobo began by directing his criticism towards Adanma Luke, the producer of the movie " The Other Side of Life, " in which the unfortunate incident took place. He blamed her for neglecting to provide life jackets to the crew members. According to him, Junior Pope, known for his level- headedness and respect, would have insisted on safety measures, including wearing life jackets, before embarking on the water.

Furthermore, Ten Kobo criticized TC Okafor for ringing a bell during their journey on the river after supposedly appeasing the water gods. He implied that TC' s superstitious actions might have triggered the tragedy. Ten Kobo concluded by stating that AGN should not ban Adanma Luke from future productions because everyone shares a portion of the blame.

The video sparked reactions from viewers, with some expressing agreement with Ten Kobo' s sentiments. Motionone Onuchukwu emphasized the importance of demanding life jackets, particularly for a well- known figure like Junior Pope. Gideon Anthony commended Ten Kobo for his wise words and questioned the value society places on heroes. Ada usa page defended Adanma Luke, highlighting the financial investment she had made in the movie. Isaac Lizzybenson speculated that if Junior Pope had worn a life jacket, he might have survived the incident. Others, such as Gist with Chris TV and Akpe M. Owan, discussed the influence of supernatural forces and the need to prioritize prayer and God' s guidance in such situations.