Controversial Nollywood actor Yomi Fabiyi has reacted to the suspension imposed on him by the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners’ Association (TAMPAN) over his recently released movie titled, ‘Oko Iyabo’.
TAMPAN gave the order in a statement issued on Friday titled, ‘TAMPAN suspends Yomi Fabiyi indefinitely for gross professional misconduct and unethical practices.’
In the statement, TAMPAN noted that Yomi Fabiyi insisted that it is his fundamental human right to use his creative talent to produce films that will tell his own account of the trending issue, however, the association found him and the Co-Director of the movie, guilty of professional misconduct and unethical practices.
The statement by TAMPAN read thus in part, “Having listened to the detailed defense of Mr. Yomi Fabiyi, who is the Producer/Director of the controversial film ‘Oko Iyabo’ and his Co-Director, Mr. Dele Matti, the Ethic, Conflict and Resolution Committee hereby found them guilty of professional misconduct and unethical practices.
“Although Mr. Yomi Fabiyi insisted that it is his fundamental human right to use his creative talent to produce films that will tell his own account of the trending issue, his Co-Director admitted his fault and regretted his involvement in the film.”
TAMPAN pointed out that except “the work of art is a ‘Cinema Verite’, no one is allowed to use the real name(s) of another person (s) in a feature film. Therefore, it is professional misconduct to use the real name(s), stories, and factual events of person(s) without their consent not to talk of a plot that is denigrating to that person.
“That the story, plot, theme, title, dialogue, names and general content of the film ‘Oko Iyabo’ is a factual presentation that may give rise to prejudice since the matter is already In court.
“His misconduct and unethical practices have impacted negatively on the image and reputation of our association. His Co-Director Mr. Dele Matti having shown remorse and admitted his guilt is hereby suspended for 3months.”
In his reaction to the suspension on Instagram, Yomi Fabiyi said that he has never obtained or signed any form to become a member of TAMPAN or joined any guild as such.
He said; “I am originally an ANTP member. Worst case I will renew my membership there.
“I have never obtained or signed any form with TAMPAN or joined any guild. I was made to pay for registration which I did but no form collected or formal procedure.
“The letter is inappropriate, not valid for me as a filmmaker.
“Any reaction if necessary will be on the basis of Human Rights Violation if I wish to seek judicial redress. You don’t lose what you never had,” the actor added.
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