Nollywood actor Femi Branch has resigned from his position as the vice president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) southwest zone.
This is coming on the heels of his announcement as the running mate of the National Rescue Movement (NRM) governorship candidate in Ogun state.
The Yoruba movie star made this known in a letter dated August 22, 2022, sent to the national president of the Guild, Emeka Rollas.
According to Femi Branch:
“I am very grateful for the opportunity given to me by our esteemed members in the Southwest Zone and also for your leadership, friendship and guidance during my tenure.”
“Needless to say, these invaluable lessons will guide me immeasurably in my future aspirations, trusting the dogged and conscientious leadership of President Emeka Rollas-Ejezie led AGN would continue to steer our dear Guild towards greatness and a better quality of life for all our members all over the world.”
Responding to the letter, the AGN president accepted Femi’s resignation and wished him well as he pursues his political career. He wrote:
“It is with regret that I acknowledge the receipt of your resignation letter of 22/08/2022, resigning your position as the National Vice President, South West Actors Guild of Nigeria for higher mandate of a Deputy Gubernatorial Candidate of National Rescue Movement, (NRM), Ogun State, promised him of the guilds support, prayers as well as that of members of the guild. “
