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There have been rumours going round the internet that Actors Guild of Nigeria(AGN) abandoned sick actor James Uche who is battling kidney disease.AGN president Ibinabo Fiberesima has come out to rubbish the rumours,saying AGN did not abandon the ailing actor.

Find a statement released by her below....

PRESS RELEASE
ACTORS GUILD OF NIGERIA, AGN, DID NOT ABANDON PRINCE JAMES UCHE

The National Executive Council of the Actors Guild of Nigeria would like to react to the story
make the rounds especially in the social media that AGN has abandoned Actor, Prince James
Uche.The Guild took over the responsibility of Prince James Uche in September 2013 when we got the information about his health issue. The national President visited him and he refused to be taken to hospital or go on the health plan of the Guild.That he wanted cash. N100K naira was given to him.

In May 2014 , we visited him again to check on him and this is what followed.We took him to R. Jolad Hospital Gbagada, Lagos State. Comprehensive tests were conducted and was diagnosed of complications arising from HBP/Hypertension. He was admitted and well treated at the Hospital for over a week before he was certified well and discharged by the Doctor. After that, we took him to Eye Foundation for further Optical treatment.Series of tests were conducted on him and was diagnosed of complications arising from the primary ailment of HBP/hypertension.The medical team discovered that the eye vessel that supplies blood to the eyes was damaged as a result of a Stroke he suffered many years ago, and
nothing could be done.It was then recommended that he keeps the blood pressure low at all times to avoid further complications which could lead to total blindness.To ensure he gets regular medication for the HBP,the Guild enrolled him on our Health Plan, HMO which we domiciled at R.Jolad Hospital Gbadaga close to his place of abode.We equally obtained a dietary guide to help curtail
the high blood pressure.

On May 26, 2014 during the first year anniversary of Lagos State Chapter, we presented a cheque
covering two years rent to his Agent in presence of all members of Lagos State Chapter.The President, Chief Ibinabo Fiberesima also approved pocket money allowance as well as food
items for him.Between June 2014 Decemeber 2014, the Guild
has been in constant touch with Prince James Uche and he has never told us of any Kidney
ailment neither did all the tests conducted on him both at R.Jolad Hospital and Eye Foundation Hospital indicate any sign of Kidney problem. During the medical expedition, Prince Uche told us that his church took him for Dialysis three times and they found no problem with his kidney.Much as we would not like to join issues or publicize any assistance offered to our members,we sincerely wish to set the records straight that Actors Guild of Nigeria did not neglect Prince
James Uche. We have done everything humanly possible to assist Prince James Uche. If anyone wants to assist feel free.
If you want any clarifications please call the Secretary of the Guild on 08033029401. Also you
can visit the National Secretariat at 17 Ajoa rd. off Olufemi st, off Ogunlana drive. Surulere.

We remain committed to the welfare of our members which is top most priority on the National President’s program.

THANK YOU
IBINABO FIBERESIMA
NATIONAL PRESIDENT

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I am anti-nollywood so I do not keep up with their celebrities. In my town group on facebook where I am an active member, this man and his issue was raised and I got to know we are from the same village. It was news to me!!!!! We are even planning on raising funds for him for a kidney disease. We were meant to believe nobody has helped him at all since his wahala started. Now what madam president is saying is completely different. I am now confused.

Gboliwe:
We are even planning on raising funds for him for a kidney disease. We were meant to believe nobody has helped him at all since his wahala started. Now what madam president is saying is completely different. I am now confused.

Sir, don't be confused. It's irrelevant wether Madam President is being truthful or not. What matters is the man's health. So just help him in whatever way you can.