Stop the rumour…
Recently, the blogsphere was agog
with the news or if you like rumour that popular Nollywood actor Prince James
Uche may be flown abroad for a kidney transplant by some members of the Society
of St. Vincent De Paul in Our Lady the Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Gbagada.
Infact, some self paid rumour
mongers alleged that the talented actor was abandoned to his fate by the Actors
Guild of Nigeria.
However, the AGN headed by IBINABO
FIBERESIMA has completely denied the allegation was baseless and mischievous.
In a statement released by the
associations President, Ibinabo Fiberesima, he was diagnosed with hypertension
and high BP, not kidney failure
Read it after the cut…
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. N100,000 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 were diagnosed of
complications arising from HBP/Hypertension which led to stroke of the eye.
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 recommend 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 December 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 Ajao 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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