The Theatre Arts and Motion Picture Practitioners' Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) has suspended film producer, Yomi Fabiyi having found him guilty of professional misconduct and unethical practices for the production of the controversial film "OKO IYABO".
The Association disclosed this in a statement, saying that although 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 issues but his Co-Director, Dele Matti, admitted his fault and regretted his involvement in the film.
The Ethics, Conflict and Resolution committee also established the following:
Mr. Yomi Fabiyi deliberately produced or directed a film without a recourse to the ethics of film-making thereby engaging in a work of art that is wittingly done to cause social crisis.
Except the work of art is a "Cinema Verite", no one is allowed to use real name(s) of other person(s) in a feature film. Therefore it is professional misconduct to use real name(s), stories and factual events of person(s) without their consent not to talk of 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 misconducts 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 3 months.
TAMPAN stated that all members who acted in the film have been summoned to appear before the committee on the 24th of July, 2021.
It added that the association is noble artistes and will never encourage or do anything that will cause social crisis in the society.
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