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Actor Taiye Arimoro suspended over on-set assault

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Emeka Rollas, the outgoing president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), has announced a joint decision with the Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN) and the Association of Movie Producers (AMP) to suspend Nollywood actor Taiye Arimoro due to an incident that occurred on the set of Peggy Ovire’s film.

In an emotional statement, Rollas emphasised that the decision was made with “responsibility, compassion, and a desire to restore trust” within the Nollywood community. He mentioned that AGN is like a family and that all actions taken must prioritise the well-being of its members.

According to a joint document dated November 27, 2025, the three guilds reviewed the findings from their disciplinary committees and determined that Taiye Arimoro was the primary aggressor in the incident. He was found to have assaulted both the production manager and the driver. Additionally, he circulated a misleading live video that misrepresented the events and falsely implicated producer Peggy Ovire, despite her absence during the initial altercation. The report cleared the director, production manager, and crew of any wrongdoing.

As a result, the guilds issued a unified decision suspending Taiye Arimoro from all Nollywood productions until further notice. He is required to publicly apologise to the production manager, Peggy Ovire, and the director. Additionally, he must release a corrective video outlining the actual sequence of events.

He has been directed to return and complete his remaining scenes for “Pieces of Love” under supervised conditions and must comply fully with any further instructions from the guilds.

The guilds also addressed the role of producer Peggy Ovire. Although she was not involved in the initial altercation, her emotional reaction at the estate gate contributed to the escalation of the situation outside the compound. Peggy is required to write official apology letters to the guilds, apologise to the estate management, and submit a written undertaking committing to better personnel management on future sets. She must also sign an undertaking for improved conduct moving forward.

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