Stanley Ontop dismisses a defamation claim by Frederick Leonard, says police have not invited him and warns the dispute will end in court

Nollywood filmmaker and media personality Stanley Chibueze Ajemba, popularly known as Stanley Ontop, has responded to a petition filed against him by actor Frederick Leonard, dismissing the allegations and signalling readiness for a legal confrontation.

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The petition, submitted to the Delta State Police Command, accuses Stanley Ontop of persistent defamation spanning more than two years.

Frederick Leonard had earlier shared the petition publicly, vowing to pursue the matter through legal channels.

Reacting on Sunday, Stanley Ontop said he had not received any formal invitation from the police concerning the complaint, casting doubt on the immediacy of the claims against him.

The filmmaker, however, made it clear that he was prepared to defend himself if summoned, warning that the dispute could escalate into a courtroom battle.

In a post shared on Instagram, Stanley Ontop wrote that he was awaiting official communication from law enforcement and expressed confidence in his position, declaring that the matter would ultimately be resolved through the courts.

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The public exchange marks the latest escalation in a growing legal row between the two Nollywood figures, drawing widespread attention within the entertainment industry and on social media platforms.