“How much is Nigeria?” – Reactions as Halima Abubakar files lawsuit against Actors Guild, demands 30bn for damages

Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar has created a stir online with her 30bn lawsuit against the Actors Guild of Nigeria.

Kemi Filani reported last week that Halima Abubakar was suspended by the Guild for defamation of her colleagues and other high-profile Nigerians.

In a statement on their official Instagram page, the body claimed that a thorough investigation had been carried out by a set panel who convicted the actress guilty of the allegations. She was accused of slandering her colleagues and patrons and having an extramarital affair with a high-profile individual in society.

Reacting to the lawsuit through her lawyers, P.D Pius & Associates, Halima filed a lawsuit against them, demanding 30bn for damages. She expressed shock at the accusations, stating that she was never invited by the Guild to clear her name before seeing news of her suspension circulating on social media.

Halima’s legal representatives condemned the AGN president’s actions, accusing him of deliberately tarnishing her reputation. The letter emphasized that the false narrative was intended to denigrate her, cast aspersions on her, and stir up social media opprobrium.

The solicitors demanded the immediate removal of the defamatory publication and an unreserved public apology on the AGN president’s Instagram page within seven days. Additionally, they demanded N30 billion in damages for reputational harm.

Halima, through her lawyers, said if her demands are not met within seven days, they will be heading to court to seek redress”.

See some reactions below,

One Tontolo Fabrics wrote, “2024 is all about Love & Lawsuits

One Akpoba Sahmarian wrote, “As funny as it sounds I like her reaction to this case

One The Food Networking wrote, “Where dem dey collect law school form? I wan go change profession, cruise go just full courtroom anyhow

One Melhor_Omezi wrote, “Where he wan see that money? Federal government budget

One Babypeace28 wrote, “I love this country. 30 what?

One Game Of Tronez23 wrote, “30 billion naira AGN lawsuit, how much be Nigeria?

One Princess Ifyk wrote, “This year, na just lawsuit slamming everywhere

One Soromoto Ochukwu wrote, “Where AGN wan see 30billion

One Dr Always Rosy wrote, “Una dey call millions like sey na papers

One Desmond Ddboy wrote, “Lawyer for Naija don really catch out this year sha

One Gift Adene wrote, “30bn?? What’s your worth girl? It’s too much. Although they deserve to lay, they didn’t have to spoil her name that hard

One Official Osemowa wrote, “All the sue wey una dey sue, nobody don ever cash out”.