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By Goli Innocent
Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has publicly apologised to her colleague Mercy Johnson, weeks after her arrest and detention over alleged cyber-related offences linked to their long-running dispute.
Okorie’s apology comes after a turbulent period during which she was arrested in Lagos by operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
She was subsequently arraigned and remanded at the Suleja Correctional Centre over online statements connected to her feud with Johnson.
The conflict between the actresses reportedly dates back to last year, when Okorie made statements about Johnson battling “an ailment I do not wish on my enemies.”
She had also accused Johnson of hypocrisy, claiming that her frequent use of “church words” in public did not reflect her true character, and urged her colleague to seek forgiveness from those she may have wronged.
Johnson initially responded with a cryptic social media post condemning online vitriol before disengaging from the public exchange.
In a recent video shared on Instagram after her release, Okorie extended an apology to Johnson and her family, expressing regret over the fallout.
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She attributed the feud to gossip and misunderstandings within the entertainment industry, noting that conflicting narratives were often passed to both parties.
“This video is specifically for Mercy, her kids, and her family. You know when we were getting older, a lot of things would leave you,” Okorie said.
“When we were growing in the industry, a lot of people would come and tell me that Mercy said this, and some people would tell Mercy that Angela said that.”
She added, “There have been issues, quarrels, chaos, and loggerheads, and at this age, I do not think that this is what I want. The only thing I want right now is money, business. If you have business, please call me. I am no longer listening to those cheap gossips.”
Okorie went on to issue a direct apology: “I just want to apologise to you. If it is just my words, if it is the words that I have written anytime your name pops up on social media, I am deeply sorry. You are not a witch, you are not what people are calling you.”
She concluded by reflecting on the potential impact of online abuse on their children.
“This is just to say I am sorry, we do not know where our kids would meet each other tomorrow. They might be best of friends… I am deeply sorry for everything.”
