Professional misconduct: AGN suspends actress Halima Abubakar

Professional misconduct: AGN suspends actress Halima Abubakar

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has suspended actress Halima Abubakar due to allegations of professional misconduct.

According to the AGN, Abubakar was found to be involved in activities deemed to be damaging to the reputation of Nollywood after a two-year undercover investigation.

In a statement released on Friday, the Guild confirmed her suspension and revealed that several other female members are currently under investigation.

This includes those mentioned in recent reports linking individuals to alleged dealings with Senate President Godswill Akpabio, with the Guild’s secret panel continuing its inquiry.

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The Guild said it found the actress “guilty of spreading false information about fellow colleagues, associates, and patrons, including allegations of extramarital affairs with highly placed individuals”.

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

“After two years of the investigations, the Panel found out that Miss Halima Abubakar was behind all the slandering information.

“Therefore, Halima Abubakar is hereby placed on indefinite suspension. She will face the National Disciplinary Committee to determine full punishment. And she’s not permitted to participate in any AGN and filming activities.

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

Professional misconduct: AGN suspends actress Halima Abubakar