The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, has reacted to the viral picture of a Nollywood actor, Kenneth Aguba.
The picture, which had gone viral days ago, captured Aguba in a brown Ankara outfit, seated on a bench outside a shop that appeared to be his home.
Actor Yul Edochie had joined him and pictures were taken.
Some well-meaning Nigerians accused the Actors Guild of Nigeria of neglecting Aguba.
However, Emeka on his Instagram page debunked the reports.
He said accommodation and health provision was made for the actor in the past but it seems like there is more to his condition than mere physical assistance.
He noted that his case is a serious one because it seemed spiritual.
He, however, thanked all who called his attention to it, stating his willingness to help.
The statement read, “The attention of the AGN has been drawn to an online viral picture of veteran actor, Kenneth Aguba living on the street.
“The National President of AGN, Ejezie Emeka Rollas wishes to state clearly that the Guild has never abandoned Kenneth Aguba.
“Enugu State chapter of the Guild and individual members have been supportive in providing accommodation and medical interventions in the past 4 years to the veteran actor until his matter, which could be a spiritual issue, degenerated recently.
“The Guild does not make public issues regarding assistance to its members.
“The National President frowns at the shades thrown at the leadership of the Guild since the story went viral, describing it as the handwork of detractors which may not be unconnected with the present towering reputation of the Guild.”
