Stanley Ontop slams Frederick Leonard: Filmmaker mocks lawsuit and issues physical challenge

​Story Highlights

On February 9, 2026, Stanley Ontop reacted to Frederick Leonard’s defamation lawsuit with a series of aggressive posts. The filmmaker challenged the actor to a physical meeting at ShopRite Asaba. He also made fresh claims involving crew abuse and marriage issues while mocking the official police petition.

Image Credit: Stanley Ontop / Frederick Leonard / Instagram.

​The legal battle between Nollywood stars has taken a messy turn. Activist Stanley Ontop has finally broken his silence.

​On February 9, 2026, the filmmaker shared several aggressive messages on his Instagram page. He reacted to the news that Frederick Leonard dragged Stanley Ontop to police for libel hours ago. The filmmaker seems ready for a fight.

​The ShopRite Challenge

​Stanley challenged Leonard to meet him at ShopRite in Asaba by noon today. He threatened to remove the actor’s teeth if they met face to face.

​The filmmaker told the star to come alone for the meeting. He claimed he would treat Leonard like he treated “Deacon unfamous” in the past. Stanley also used several harsh names for the actor in the heated post.

​Fresh Claims Surface

​The activist made several new claims against the popular Nollywood actor’s character. He accused Leonard of abusing film crews and upcoming actors on set.

​Stanley also claimed that the actor abuses his wife. These claims add to the tension surrounding recent reports that Peggy Ovire moved out during a marriage crisis. The filmmaker suggested that a woman has been feeding Leonard for years.

​Waiting for the Law

​Stanley mocked the formal legal petition filed by Leonard’s lawyers recently. He stated that he is eagerly waiting for the police to invite him.

​The filmmaker used several insults in the Igbo language to describe the actor. He told the actor to see him in court to settle the matter. Stanley maintains that his name remains “Stanleyontop” regardless of the legal pressure.

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