AGN Lifts Suspension on Nollywood Actress, Halima Abubakar
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has lifted the suspension placed on Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar, restoring her eligibility to participate in guild activities and film projects.
Abubakar had been under an indefinite suspension since October 2024 over allegations of defamation involving fellow actors and other notable Nigerians. A two-year investigation carried out by a guild-appointed panel found her culpable, leading to her exclusion from all AGN programmes during that period.
The development was announced on Thursday by the outgoing AGN National President, Emeka Rollas, during the inauguration of the guild’s new National Executive Council (NEC) at the AGN national secretariat in Abuja. The ceremony was attended by actors from across the country, filmmakers, and other stakeholders in the entertainment industry.
Rollas, whose second and final term ended in December 2025, officially handed over leadership to Abubakar Yakubu. While addressing attendees, he explained the decision to lift Halima Abubakar’s suspension.
“There were persons that we have suspended according to the AGN law, and because I’m leaving office, I don’t want to leave them suspended,” he said.
He added that although Halima Abubakar had taken the guild to court over the matter, the AGN carried out its investigations and enforced disciplinary measures. However, Rollas noted that continuing the suspension would unfairly affect her livelihood.
“Since acting remains her main source of livelihood, it would be wicked for us to leave her like that. Therefore today, by the powers imposed on me by the Board of Trustees and the entire Actors Guild of Nigeria, I hereby lift Halima Abubakar’s suspension,” he stated.
Rollas also disclosed that the suspensions placed on Christopher Igboji, Chidi Concord, Dan Ewerem, and Jeff Okwute, members of the AGN Enugu State chapter, had likewise been lifted.
Earlier at the event, the Chairman of the Organising Committee for the inauguration, Chuks Chyke, commended Rollas for his leadership, crediting him with promoting stability and inclusiveness within the guild during his tenure.
