The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN), and the Association of Movie Producers (AMP) have jointly suspended Nollywood actor, Taiye Arimoro following a clash on the set of a movie produced by Peggy Ovire.
AGN President Emeka Rollas explained that the decision was made out of responsibility, compassion, and a desire to restore trust within Nollywood.
He emphasised that the industry is a family, and every action taken must safeguard the wellbeing of its members.
According to the joint statement dated 27 November 2025, the three guilds reviewed the findings from their disciplinary committees and concluded that Taiye Arimoro was the primary aggressor in the incident.
He was found to have assaulted the production manager and the driver, and circulated a misleading live video that misrepresented the events and falsely implicated Peggy Ovire, who was not present during the initial altercation.
The director, production manager, and other crew members were cleared of any wrongdoing. As a result, Taiye Arimoro has been suspended from all Nollywood productions until further notice, and is required to make a public apology to the production manager, Peggy Ovire, and the director.
He must also release a corrective video clarifying the actual sequence of events, return to complete his remaining scenes in Pieces of Love under supervised conditions, and comply fully with any further instructions from the guilds.
The guilds also addressed the role of producer Peggy Ovire. While she was not involved in the initial fight, her emotional reaction at the estate gate contributed to the escalation outside the compound.
She 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.
The guilds described the actions as necessary to maintain discipline and professionalism in Nollywood, sending a clear message about accountability on set.
