Nollywood actor, Prince James Uche who
recently got N10 million as lifeline from the
Abia State government is one example of such
cases and the president of the guild, Emeka
Ike, has come to defend the body.

He explained “It is sad that someone like
Prince James is begging for help but what is
sadder is the fact that one Nigerian can
actually pay all his medical bills. But because
the sickness does not involve a fine girl,
everybody is minding their business. I bet you
that if it was a fine girl that was in his shoes, a
lot of Nigerian men would have signified
interest in helping but because the matter at
hand involves an old man, everyone seems to
be turning a deaf ear. I implore all Nigerians to
please support this wonderful talent and help
him back on his feet. On my part, I would
continue to do what I can to help him and other
members of the Actors Guild of Nigeria.”

“I have done what I can personally for
Prince James and I also call on Nigerians to
also come and help out en masse. But I really
do not believe in actors coming out to beg for
money to solve one issue or the other and that
is why my administration is working on a
biometric card with my friend Pretty Okafor of
PMAN so that we can know all our members
and cater for them especially when they are in
dire need of help.”