- During a recent live session, Jerry Williams tackled rumors about him being in rehab and going insane because of drug consumption.
- The leadership of the AGN in June announced Jerry’s indefinite suspension over his alleged involvement in illicit substances.
Popular Nigerian Actor, Jerry Williams, has taken to his social media page to address lingering reports of him going to rehab after being suspended by AGN (Actor’s Guild of Nigeria).
Recall, that the National president of AGN Emeka Rollas stated in a press release that the guild has been monitoring Jerry’s alleged involvement in illicit substances since December 2022.
Jerry, according to reports, was bannned from associating with other Actors on set due to concerns about jeopardizing their safety and well-being.
In a recent live video, the Nigerian movie star refuted rumors of being admitted to a rehab facility and dismissed claims of him going mad.
He categorically labeled these reports as fake and accused bloggers of spreading lies.
Jerry affirmed that he took the decisive step of addressing the rumors directly to completely dispel them.
Furthermore, he emphasized that he continues to hold the title of Controller General and proudly embraces the recognition as the ‘Pride of Nollywood.’
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An insider had confirmed to NollyNow on Saturday, July 15th, that Jerry Williams was in rehab and is said to be doing well at an undisclosed rehab centre.
Jerry according to the source is currently undergoing intensive therapy which is expected to help the budding actor to concentrate on his health and recovery.
The source recalled how the actor’s colleagues had advised him to desist from drug abuse, but to no avail.
Popular actor and film director, Ugezu J. Ugezu believes that Jerry Williams will overcome his travail in no distant time.
Sharing some photos which he posed alongside the embattled actor, Ugwzu wrote, “It will end in praise”
“My son @official jerrywilliaims. This is just a phase that we must overcome.
“There is nothing we have not seen before. By Chi Ukwu Okike Abiama, Olisabuluwa Chukwu Umuaro, your best is yet to come,” Ugeze wrote on IG.