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“You Are Not a Witch”: Angela Okorie Begs Mercy Johnson for Forgiveness After Prison Release

Metro Desk

LAGOS — The bitter, high-profile feud that rocked Nollywood has come to a dramatic end. Just days after her release from the Suleja Correctional Centre, actress Angela Okorie has issued a public apology to her colleague, Mercy Johnson Okojie, retracting her previous damaging accusations.

In an emotional video posted on her Instagram page on Thursday morning, Okorie addressed Mercy Johnson directly, begging for forgiveness for calling her a “witch” and a “blood-sucking demon” during their year-long online war.

The apology follows a sobering week for the actress, who faced the full weight of the law after the Nigeria Police Force Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) arrested her for alleged cyberstalking and criminal defamation.

“I Listened to Gossip”

In the video, a visibly humbled Okorie blamed “industry gossip” for poisoning her mind against the Okojie family.

  • The Retraction: “You are not a witch. You are not what people have been saying about you,” Okorie stated. “I am deeply sorry for anything I have said or written about you, especially online.”
  • The Reason: She admitted that third parties had fed her false stories, pitting the two stars against each other. “I will never listen to gossip about you again,” she vowed.

The Road to Suleja

The apology is the climax of a legal saga that began on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, when police operatives stormed Okorie’s Lagos residence.

  • The Arrest: Officers flew her to Abuja, where she was arraigned before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court.
  • The Remand: The court remanded her in Suleja Prison on Wednesday, January 29, pending the perfection of her bail conditions.
  • The Bail: She eventually secured her freedom on Friday, January 30, after meeting the N5 million bail bond set by the judge.

“For the Sake of Our Children”

Okorie’s video also highlighted a maternal perspective, as she noted that their children might one day cross paths. “Our children may meet and become friends, and as mothers, we cannot prevent that,” she said. “I do not condone bullying, and I apologize for the distress my words caused your family.”

The “Re-Arrest” Drama

The week also saw rumors of a second arrest. Reports surfaced on Tuesday claiming police detained Okorie again over an alleged N5 million debt owed to the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) who secured her bail. However, her management, The Moving Train Entertainment, swiftly debunked these claims on Wednesday, insisting the actress is free and currently resting at home.

For now, the “Legit Queen” has laid down her sword, and Nollywood fans are watching to see if Mercy Johnson—who has remained silent throughout the ordeal—will publicly accept the olive branch.