The recent visit to Aso Rock by Nollywood stars raised alot of
eyebrows considering the surmounting insecurity issues in the
country.Film maker Kabat Esosa was one of the people who spoke up:
‘One question I think begs an answer from them is; what
was the reason and value of the Presidential visit? How have their visit
added anything to the hue and cry in the country in respect of
security, unemployment etc.‘
Segun Arinze replied him on behalf of AGN:
“I think it’s so unfair for anyone to criticise AGN for
paying a courtesy visit to President Goodluck Jonathan. We are an
Association in Nollywood and our visit was to discuss issues as it
affects our Guild and the industry in general. Everybody transported
themselves to and fro.
We didn’t go begging for alms. Pls do read Madam President Ibinabo
Fiberisma’s speech which has been sent by mail to you. Kabat’s
statement was totally uncalled for. We are very apolitical. We have a
right to visit GEJ after all he’s the president of the federal Republic
of Nigeria,’ Segun began.
Chyke Bryan who is the president of screen writers guild is down
withkidney problem. What have the members of that guild of whom Kabat is
also a member done to raise money for his treatment? They should stop
poking their noses in other people’s business. And focus on how to move
the industry forward instead of bickering and sulking like Children.
Making a mountain out of a molehill.”
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| Segun with the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria Reuben Abati (middle) |
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