CurrentReport Blog Suspended Nollywood star Halima Abubakar has filed a lawsuit against Emeka Rollas, the president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), demanding N30 billion in damages. This legal action follows Rollas’ announcement of her suspension from the AGN, which was made public via his social media.
Abubakar’s suspension was reportedly due to her alleged involvement in slandering Nollywood, a move that the actress has strongly disputed. According to Abubakar, she was neither informed nor given a chance to address the accusations before the suspension was made public.
In a letter dated October 20, 2024, from her legal team, P.D. Pius & Associates, Abubakar accused Rollas of intentionally damaging 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 false narrative. This has caused her emotional distress and harmed her reputation in society.”
The solicitors demanded that Rollas immediately remove the defamatory post from his Instagram page and issue a public apology, in addition to the N30 billion compensation for reputational damage.
The letter concluded with a seven-day ultimatum, warning that if the demands are not met, legal action would be pursued.
