Actor Taye Arimoro has challenged the suspension handed down by the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN), and Association of Movie Producers (AMP), threatening to file a N1 billion lawsuit if the sanction is not withdrawn within 24 hours. In a statement posted on Instagram on Tuesday, his lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, said the guilds incorrectly identified him as “Taiye Ayimoro” instead of “Taye Arimoro” and noted that he is not a member of any of the three bodies, making the suspension legally invalid. “The sanctions are procedurally flawed, legally indefensible, and constitutionally void,” the letter read. It demanded an immediate retraction, a written apology, and its public broadcast, warning that failure to comply would result in legal action seeking one billion naira in damages. The suspension followed an alleged incident on November 11 during the filming of Pieces of Love. Taye claimed that after his call time expired, actress and producer Peggy Ovire allegedly blocked his vehicle, insisting he remain for additional scenes, and that he was detained and assaulted by her and her team. He described the treatment as “unlawful, inhuman, and degrading,” citing emotional trauma, psychological distress, a lip injury, and a damaged front tooth. Peggy, however, denied his version of events, with her lawyers asserting that Taye was the aggressor, punching the production manager and her driver. They described his claims as “misleading, selective, and materially false.” Following investigations, the guilds concluded that Taye was the primary instigator. They suspended him indefinitely, requiring a public apology and corrective video, while Peggy was also directed to apologise for escalating the matter outside the set.
