The Actors Guild of Nigeria, affiliated with the International Federation of Actors (FIA), has indefinitely suspended actress Halima Abubakar due to her involvement in spreading defamatory information about fellow members and patrons.
The decision is based on the findings of the internal memo from the National President's office, which indicated that Abubakar was implicated in circulating harmful rumors, particularly regarding alleged extramarital relationships involving notable figures in the industry.
Consequently, she will be brought before the National Disciplinary Committee to assess the severity of her punishment.
Throughout her suspension, Abubakar is barred from engaging in any activities related to the actors’ guild or filming. The National and State Chapter Taskforces have been directed to enforce this directive, as any breaches may lead to additional disciplinary actions.
The memo also highlighted ongoing investigations into other female members who are currently under scrutiny, especially in relation to recently disclosed names associated with the Senate President.
The National President praised the investigative panel for their thorough work in revealing these matters, reaffirming the Guild's dedication to upholding integrity within the industry.
The statement notes, “In light of the detailed investigative report by the special Secret Investigation Panel established to conduct an internal inquiry into the activities of certain blogs and 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 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 Taskforces have been duly mandated to monitor the compliance of the above order as violations of the suspension rules may lead to further disciplinary actions.”