Actors endorsing political aspirants don’t represent us, says AGN

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) says any of its members endorsing political aspirants don’t represent the interest of the organisation.

The actors guild disclosed this in a communique issued after a “crucial meeting” of its national executive committee.

In the heat of the electioneering season, many actors have been singing the praises of their preferred candidates.

The AGN said actors are at liberty to endorse or promote any presidential candidate of their choice but cannot do so under the guise of representing the collective interest of the association.

“The AGN is a non-political and non-profit-making association. It is the right of individual members to campaign for, support, promote, and even endorse any aspirant of their choice,” it said.

“Such an individual does not represent the interest of the Actors Guild of Nigeria and must not speak in a manner of representing or on behalf of the Guild. Any member who violates the order will be sanctioned accordingly.

“Any political party that discusses campaign promotion, rallies, and other political issues with an individual actor on behalf of the AGN does so at their own risk.”

Emeka Rollas, president of the AGN, urged the guild’s members to take into cognizance the manifesto of political aspirants for the creative industry, especially on how to develop Nollywood before giving their support.

He called on all presidential aspirants to present blueprints on how to develop the creative industry in general.