Nollywood actor and President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Ike has opened up in a recent chat on why Nigerians have failed to help veteran actor, Prince James Uche who is battling with his health and other domestic issues.
Speaking in a chat with Saturday Beats, Emeka Ike in response to the call by Nigerians for the association to help its own instead of putting out notice of help stated that he had done all within his capacity to help the ailing actor.
Emeka Ike during the chat however noted that he is of the opinion that the required help has not been received from Nigerians because the actor is not of the other gender.
Emeka Ike said: “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.”
He added: “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.”