Emeka Ike is now the President of the Actors Guild of
Nigeria, following a court ruling that stripped actress,
Ibinabo Fiberesima , of her position.
Ibinabo Fiberesima , of her position.
She was removed from the position after a Federal
High Court sitting in Lagos ruled on March 23, 2016,
that Ike will now take the rein of power after a long
legal battle.
High Court sitting in Lagos ruled on March 23, 2016,
that Ike will now take the rein of power after a long
legal battle.
Femi Durojaiye , the National Secretary of the AGN,
made this known in a statement that reads:
made this known in a statement that reads:
“The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, this
morning 23/3/2016 at the application and
argument of Counsel to Actors Guild of
Nigeria, Barr. Peter Andor Oboyi, struck out
Ibinabo’s and BOT suit challenging the
nullification of her election to the Presidency
of AGN and also challenging the legitimacy
of the Presidency of Emeka Ike and his Exco.
The implication of this judgement is that
Engr. Emeka Ike led Exco remain the only
authentic and lawful leaders of Actors Guild
of Nigeria,”
morning 23/3/2016 at the application and
argument of Counsel to Actors Guild of
Nigeria, Barr. Peter Andor Oboyi, struck out
Ibinabo’s and BOT suit challenging the
nullification of her election to the Presidency
of AGN and also challenging the legitimacy
of the Presidency of Emeka Ike and his Exco.
The implication of this judgement is that
Engr. Emeka Ike led Exco remain the only
authentic and lawful leaders of Actors Guild
of Nigeria,”
The court decision came after eight months of contest
over the rightful leader of the Actors Guild of Nigeria.
over the rightful leader of the Actors Guild of Nigeria.
It also came at the heels of a Lagos High Court
sentencing of Fiberesima to 5 years in prison for
reckless driving that resulted in the death of Dr. Giwa Suraj.
The new AGN President, Emeka Ike, is one of the old
actors in Nollywood. He is reported to have featured in
over 60 movies.
actors in Nollywood. He is reported to have featured in
over 60 movies.

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