- The actor made the petition public on Monday by sharing it on his Instagram page
- Leonard’s post suggests he intends to pursue the matter to its legal conclusion
- In the document dated January 28, 2026, Leonard claimed that the filmmaker had consistently portrayed him in a negative ligh
Nollywood actor Frederick Leonard has petitioned the Delta State Police Command over alleged defamatory statements made against him by filmmaker and media personality Stanley Ontop.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the petition, submitted through his legal representatives, Uche Okoro & Co, accuses Stanley Ontop of repeatedly damaging his reputation without provocation for more than two years.
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In the document dated January 28, 2026, Leonard claimed that the filmmaker had consistently portrayed him in a negative light, thereby misleading the public and harming his personal and professional image.
The actor made the petition public on Monday by sharing it on his Instagram page, alongside a strongly worded message directed at Stanley Ontop.
“You have been served. The law will take its full course. If you make allegations, you must back them up with evidence. I’m coming for you,” Leonard wrote.
Leonard’s post suggests he intends to pursue the matter to its legal conclusion, adding that others may also face action if similar claims continue.
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