AGN Lifts Suspension On Nollywood Actress Halima Abubakar

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has lifted the suspension placed on Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar, reinstating her eligibility to take part in guild activities and film productions.

Abubakar had been under an indefinite suspension since October 2024, following allegations of defaming fellow actors and notable Nigerians.

A two-year investigation conducted by a guild-appointed panel concluded that she was culpable, leading to her temporary exclusion from all AGN programs.

The announcement was made by outgoing AGN National President, Emeka Rollas, during the inauguration of the guild’s new National Executive Council, NEC, on Thursday at the AGN national secretariat in Abuja.

The event drew actors from across the country, alongside 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.

Speaking at the ceremony, Rollas explained the rationale behind lifting the 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.

“Halima Abubakar took AGN to court claiming a frivolous amount of money, but we had our investigations, and we suspended her from all acting and all AGN activities.

“However, 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 said.

Rollas also revealed that the suspensions on Christopher Igboji, Chidi Concord, Dan Ewerem, and Jeff Okwute, members of the Enugu State chapter, had similarly been lifted.

Earlier in the program, Chuks Chyke, Chairman of the Organising Committee for the inauguration, praised Rollas for his leadership, noting the stability and inclusiveness he brought to the guild.