Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar has filed a lawsuit against the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, seeking N30 billion in damages.
The lawsuit stems from an incident on October 17, 2024, when the AGN, through Rollas’ social media handle, announced Abubakar’s indefinite suspension from the guild.
The suspension was based on accusations that Abubakar had spread defamatory information about AGN members, including rumours of extramarital affairs involving prominent individuals in the entertainment industry.
In response, Abubakar expressed her shock, claiming that she was not informed or given an opportunity to address the allegations before her suspension was made public on social media.
In a letter dated October 20, 2024, Abubakar’s legal team, P.D. Pius & Associates, condemned Rollas’ actions, accusing him of deliberately tarnishing her reputation.
The letter stated, “Our client has been battling health issues for years, and despite maintaining a professional relationship, you chose this delicate moment during her recovery to spread a negative and false narrative.”
They argued that the false claims caused Abubakar emotional distress and damaged her reputation.
The solicitors demanded that the defamatory publication be removed immediately and that Rollas issue a public apology on his Instagram page.
They also sought N30 billion in damages for the harm caused to Abubakar’s reputation.
The letter concluded with a warning that if these demands were not met within seven days, legal action would follow.
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