Yakubu’s election as AGN President was a tightly contested affair. He defeated veteran actress Rita Daniels by a narrow margin of 116 votes to 113, with three votes declared invalid. His victory is historic, as he becomes the first Northern Nigerian to lead the Guild since its formal registration in 1998—a position traditionally held by Southern Nigerians.
While the circumstances of the accident are still under investigation, authorities have yet to release an official statement regarding Yakubu’s arrest or provide further information on the events leading up to the crash.
The development has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s entertainment industry, raising questions about both road safety and the legal process surrounding public figures involved in such incidents.