Nollywood actress, Peggy Ovire has responded to her colleague Taye Arimoro after he filed a ₦100 million lawsuit towards her, denying all allegations in a contemporary authorized submitting.
The spouse of Frederick Leonard described Arimoro’s claims as “deceptive, selective, and materially false,” insisting that he’s twisting the occasions of the incident.
In response to Peggy’s authorized crew, the confrontation started when Taye was requested to return to the set however allegedly received right into a heated argument as an alternative.
The submitting claims that he assaulted the manufacturing supervisor, Luke Obayi, and head-butted Peggy’s driver, Joshua Madu, leaving him bleeding from the ear and nostril.
Witnesses reportedly gave statements to the police confirming Taye’s aggressive behaviour. Peggy’s legal professionals added that any try and restrain him was solely to forestall him from fleeing earlier than the police arrived.
They emphasised that Peggy by no means assaulted him, and the one bodily contact occurred when she frivolously pushed him after he allegedly tried to deflate her automotive tyres.
In a viral video final week, Taye Arimoro accused Peggy Ovire of assault on the film set, claiming his automotive was blocked and his tyres deflated.
Peggy, nonetheless, countered his declare, insisting that he attacked her crew members, though CCTV footage later appeared to indicate Peggy making the primary transfer.
Arimoro’s authorized criticism calls for ₦100 million and a public apology. Peggy Ovire’s submitting, nonetheless, makes it clear that she is not going to again down.
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