Taye Arimoro Challenges Guilds’ Suspension, Threatens N1 Billion Lawsuit

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Actor Taye Arimoro has formally contested his suspension by the Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN), Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), and Association of Movie Producers (AMP) following an alleged on-set dispute with producer Peggy Ovire during the filming of Pieces of Love.

In a strongly worded legal letter, Arimoro’s lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, described the guilds’ actions as “procedurally improper, legally indefensible, and constitutionally void,” citing misidentification, lack of jurisdiction, and significant procedural flaws.

According to Effiong, the disciplinary notice incorrectly referred to the actor as “Taiye Ayimoro” rather than Taiwo Arimoro and denied him a fair hearing. Arimoro, who is not a member of the three guilds, argued that the sanctions were an unlawful interference with his career.

“Our client is not a member of the DGN, AGN, or AMP. These three bodies lack jurisdiction to discipline or regulate him in any manner whatsoever. No association is empowered by law to exercise coercive or disciplinary powers over persons who are not its members or beneficiaries of its Constitution. Any sanction, directive, or instruction issued against our Client is therefore ultra vires and legally unenforceable,” the letter read in part.

The notice also accused the guilds of failing to disclose evidence and violating Arimoro’s fundamental right to freedom of association.

Arimoro has demanded an immediate retraction of the sanctions, a written apology, and public dissemination of the correction within 24 hours, warning of legal action if the demands are not met.

“Take notice that if DGN, AGN, and AMP fail, refuse, or neglect to comply with the demands above, our Client has given us a standing instruction to immediately commence legal proceedings against the DGN, AGN and AMP and their respective Presidents, seeking, inter alia, the sum of ₦1,000,000,000.00 (One Billion Naira) in damages,” the letter stated.

Effiong added, “A stitch in time saves nine,” urging the guilds to rectify the matter promptly to avoid litigation.

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