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…