PMAN President, Pretty Okafor Remains Suspended – NWC

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN) announced that the suspension of PMAN President Pretty Okafor has not been lifted. Okafor was officially relieved of his duties on Friday, August 23, 2024.

In a statement signed by NWC members—including Acting President Sunny Neji, Vice President Zaaki Azzay, and General Secretary Boniface Itodo—the committee addressed recent public comments made by Mr. Okafor.

The statement read in part: “The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN) wishes to address recent public statements made by Mr. Pretty Okafor. As previously stated, Mr. Okafor remains suspended from his position due to serious allegations, and the matter is currently under review by the National Industrial Court in Lagos. Until a legal ruling is issued, Mr. Okafor’s suspension remains fully in effect.”

The NWC reiterated its commitment to transparency and accountability within PMAN. “Given the nature of these accusations, the NWC maintains that it is in the best interest of PMAN members and the public to exercise caution,” the statement added.

The committee also clarified that a recent meeting held in Abuja with the Registrar of Trade Unions, Mr. Folonipe Amos, was intended to address internal PMAN disputes and reinforce adherence to the association’s constitutional framework. “Mr. Okafor’s attempt to present this meeting as a declaration of his authority is misleading. The gathering was intended solely to discuss general matters of union conduct, and the Registrar’s involvement was to mediate discussions, not to validate or reinstate any party,” the statement concluded.