Nollywood actor Taye Arimoro has publicly challenged the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN), and the Association of Movie Producers (AMP) following his suspension over an on-set altercation.
The three guilds, in a joint statement released on Friday, announced Arimoro’s suspension after reviewing the findings of their disciplinary committees.
The incident involved a confrontation on a movie set, during which Arimoro was accused of assaulting the production manager and a driver.
According to the joint document dated November 27, 2025, the guilds concluded that Arimoro was the primary aggressor.
They also accused him of circulating a misleading live video that distorted the sequence of events and wrongly implicated actress and producer Peggy Ovire, who was not present during the initial confrontation.
The guilds said the suspension was issued “from responsibility, compassion, and a desire to restore trust” within the film industry.
As part of the disciplinary measures, Arimoro is required to publicly apologise to the production manager, Peggy Ovire, and the director. He must also release a corrective video presenting the accurate account of what transpired. Additionally, he has been directed to return to set to complete his remaining scenes under supervision and adhere to future instructions from the guilds.
Reacting via his Instagram story, Arimoro questioned the credibility of the guilds’ investigations.
He wrote:
“Can someone please tell these ones to stop playing..? What was the basis of your investigation please..?
Omo me, I think I’m in the mood for an IG live.”
His response signals a brewing conflict between the actor and the guilds, raising the likelihood of further public exchanges as the matter unfolds.
