Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting a transparent and democratic national election, warning against attempts by specific individuals to derail the process through misleading legal claims.

In a statement signed by Cornell Udofia, Chief Press Secretary to the AGN National President, on Wednesday, the Guild said preparations for the national election are ongoing and a tentative date will be announced soon.

The Guild's reaction follows what it described as "recent developments," including attempts by a suspended member, Maradona Johnson, to disrupt the process by citing a 2013 Federal High Court ruling that, according to the Guild, has long been resolved and is no longer valid. ...