Peggy Ovire, the actress, has responded to actor Taye Arimoro’s demand for N100 million in compensation following an alleged physical assault on a movie set.
The conflict stems from an altercation on November 11. Arimoro claimed the confrontation began when he tried to leave the set after his scheduled call time had elapsed.
He alleged that Ovire blocked his vehicle, insisting he remain to film additional scenes, which led to him being detained and assaulted by her and her team.
In a rebuttal issued through her lawyers, Ovire dismissed Arimoro’s account as “grossly misleading, selective, and materially false”.
She contended that Arimoro was the aggressor, claiming he “attacked crew members without provocation”.
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According to her legal statement, Arimoro was only restrained to prevent him from “fleeing” after the incident.
The actress’ legal team emphasised that the matter is already under official investigation by both the police and the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN).
They described Arimoro’s compensation demand as “legally premature and ethically questionable,” stating that Ovire will not entertain it Amid the ongoing probe.
“Your Client’s Allegations Are Grossly Misleading, Selective, and Materially False. Your client’s narration, as presented in your letter, represents a deliberately curated half-story which conveniently omits the violent assaults he committed on two members of our client’s production crew,” the letter reads in part.
”Contrary to the claim that your client was prevented from leaving the set without cause, the evidence available including multiple eyewitness accounts, police statements, medical documentation, and contemporaneous reports establish it.”
It concluded with a warning that Ovire would pursue her own legal action against Arimoro if he continues to publish what she deems false and damaging allegations.
“The incident in question is already the subject of a formal police investigation initiated by your client. Your client had hurried to the police to present himself as a victim in a bid to mask his criminal actions,” it added.
“The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) is also investigating the incident. We find it curious that, while these investigations are yet to be concluded and while witness statements clearly contradict your client’s narrative, your firm has proceeded to issue a demand letter predicated entirely on unverified allegations and distortions.
“Until the police conclude their findings, any civil demand predicated on allegations that are the very subject of ongoing police investigation is legally premature, ethically questionable, and potentially abusive of the legal process.”
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