JUST IN!! AGN Suspends Halima Abubakar Over Alleged Defamation

AGN Suspends Halima Abubakar Over Alleged Defamation

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has recently taken significant disciplinary action by handing an indefinite suspension to actress Halima Abubakar. This decision comes in the wake of serious accusations against her involving defamation of her colleagues and prominent Nigerians. The AGN made this announcement through an official statement on their Instagram page, shedding light on the reasons behind this decision.

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According to the AGN, a specially appointed investigative panel was tasked with looking into the matter and found Halima Abubakar guilty of making defamatory statements. Additionally, she was found to have spread false information regarding extramarital affairs involving well-known citizens in the country. These actions were deemed detrimental not only to the individuals involved but also to the integrity of the AGN as an organization.

In light of the findings, the AGN has enforced an immediate suspension on Halima Abubakar. During this indefinite suspension period, she is prohibited from engaging in any activities organized by the Actors Guild of Nigeria. Furthermore, she will not be allowed to participate in any film projects affiliated with the guild. This decisive action underscores the AGN’s commitment to maintaining professionalism and integrity within the Nigerian film industry.

The statement reads:

“1. All state chapter chairmen,
2. Chairman national task force subject: indefinite suspension-Halima Abubakar

“Following the thorough investigative report by the special Secret Investigation Panel set up to conduct an internal underground secret investigation into the activities of some blogs/bloggers since 2022.

“After two years of the painstaking investigations, the Panel found out that Miss Halima Abubakar was behind all the slandering information of our members, associates and patrons,especially news of extra marital affairs linked with highly placed individuals in the society is emanating from the industry.

“Therefore, Halima Abubakar is hereby placed on indefinite suspension from the Actors Guild of Nigeria. She will face the National Disciplinary committee to determine her full punishment.

“During this period of her suspension, she is not permitted to participate in any Agn and or filming activities. The National/State Chapter Task forces have been duly mandated to monitor the compliance of the above order as violations of the suspension rules may lead to further disciplinary actions.

“On behalf of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, I commend the professional and incisive work done by members of the secret investigative panel.

“However, some female members on the watch-list are being investigated by the secret panel, especially in the recent release of names purported to have had dealings with the Senate President. Thank you.”