The Theatre Arts and Motion Practitioners Association of Nigeria have broken their silence over the assault allegations against actor Shoneye Olamilekan also known as Show, by a younger colleague, Temidayo Morakinyo.
This is coming hours after the incident had trended on social media. The alleged victim had taken to her page to cry out following the alleged assault.
The association in a statement titled; THE POSITION OF TAMPAN ON SHONEYE OLAMILEKAN, condemned the action of the actor.
They also stated that the actor has been called to face the consequences at the disciplinary committee.
The statement read, “Sequel to the issue of physical abuse which occurred between Shoneye Olamilekan and Morakinyo Temidayo during a film location recently; the entirety of our noble organisation, TAMPAN, totally condemns this nefarious act as it is a violation of fundamental human rights as well as tarnishing the cultural heritage of the Yorubaland.
“However, it is worth to note that TAMPAN is an organisation that has procedures towards addressing every issue. Our association is not a kick-and-start engine, and every reactionary process is in line with the organisation’s mode of operation.
Therefore, underground procedures have been in motion since the video surfaced online and the lady involved has been called to show empathy.
“Nonetheless, it is pertinent to understand that the reason the organisation has been mute on the saga is that TAMPAN, as a body, does not see social media as the first platform to report to since there are executive leaders who take decisions on issues as such at the secretariat. Most times, delicate matters like this are usually handled within and will be reported to the public after all necessary due process according to our constitution.
“We have invited him to face the disciplinary committee, and his membership has been placed on hold.
“Once again, we express our utmost displeasure towards this event.
An official letter of summon has been sent to Shoneye Olamilekan and all necessary actions shall be taken accordingly.”
