Stanley Amandi arrested in alleged plot against Nigerian leaders

Nollywood name got dragged into an alleged coup mess, with soldiers accused of plotting to wipe out Nigeria’s top leadership.

Arrest tied to coup allegations

• Stanley Amandi was arrested alongside accused military officers.
• Authorities linked him to a plot against the Tinubu administration.
• The arrest happened in September 2025.
• Investigators treated the case as a national security-level case.

Role alleged by investigators

• Stanley Amandi was accused of acting as a propaganda fixer.
• Officers allegedly recruited him for narrative shaping.
• The plan allegedly involved violent regime removal.
• Targets reportedly sat at the very top of government.

Who was allegedly targeted

• Bola Tinubu was named among the intended targets.
• Vice President Kashim Shettima was also cited.
• Senate President Godswill Akpabio appeared on the list.
• Speaker Tajudeen Abbas was reportedly marked.

Military response and process

• The Defence Headquarters confirmed illegal takeover plans.
• Investigations were declared completed.
• Cases were sent to the superior military authority.
• Officers face military judicial panels.

Amandi’s industry background

• Stanley Amandi led the Actors Guild of Nigeria chapter in Enugu State.
• He worked as an actor, director, and production manager.
• Credits span The Album, Cornerstone, and Once Upon a Dream.
• His last Instagram post came shortly before the arrest.