A combined photo of Mercy Johnson Okojie and Angela Okorie
By Toyin Williams
After being released from prison, Angela Okorie has tendered a public apology to her Nollywood colleague, Mercy Johnson Okojie, saying “I am deeply sorry.”
The heartfelt apology was shared recently via a video message that is currently trending online.
Okorie was first arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force Cybercrime Centre in Abuja, at her Lagos residence on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, for allegedly cyberbullying Mercy Johnson.
Following her arrest, she was remanded in Suleja Prison by an Abuja court on Wednesday, 29 January. However, on Friday, 30 January, a Federal High Court in Abuja granted her bail.
Justice Emeka Nwite, ruling on a bail application filed by lawyer Ernest Nwoye, set bail at N5 million with one surety in like sum.
Following her release, Okorie took to social media to address Mercy Johnson directly via video.
“This video is specifically for Mercy, her kids, and her family. I am not perfect, and I want to apologise. If it’s my words, anything I’ve written, or anytime your name pops up on social media, I am deeply sorry,” she said.
Okorie added: “You are not a witch. You are not what people are calling you. I just want to make peace. Our kids may meet and become friends, and as mothers, we cannot stop that. I do not condone bullying, and I apologise for anything I might have done or said against you, knowingly or unknowingly.
“This is a new beginning. You are my friend, and I will never listen to gossip about you again. I love you, and I pray that God blesses and lifts you higher.” Angela Okorie stated with a note of finality.
