Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie, has tendered a public apology to her colleague, Mercy Johnson and politician, Senator Ned Nwoko, for her previous outburst on social media.
Reflecting on her recent actions in a heartfelt message shared on her Instagram page, Angela admitted her previous utterances were from a place of pain. She acknowledged that her words may have been hurtful.
Addressing Mercy Johnson, whom she had repeatedly called out online over undisclosed issues, she expressed deep regret. She appealed for forgiveness, saying, “Your mental health is very important now than ever, and I wouldn’t wish you or your family worse. I feel so sorry having realised how this gets to you, Mercy.”
And to Senator Nwoko, Okorie stated that her anger was a reaction to an unprovoked bashing and attack that was blown out of proportion, which she acknowledged didn’t sit well. I truly reacted in a way I now recognise wasn’t pleasant. ” I deeply regret my actions and am sorry.”
She wrote: “Hi beautiful people, these past days have been a period of intense reflection for me.
Lately, having reminisced on certain events that had transpired, I can only thank God that I am alive.
“It’s no secret that there have been some difficult issues circulating on social media between Mercy Johnson and myself; Moving forward, I would like to address this matter.
“I am human, and when my emotions take over, I speak from the heart, often saying things directly as they come to me, especially when I felt hurt. Once I’ve expressed myself, I forget about it and move on, but I realize now that my utterances whether uttered from the place of pain or not was hurtful, some events that has happened these past days made me realize that I should have done better. I feel so sorry having realized how this gets to you, Mercy. Your mental health is very important now and ever & I wouldn’t wish you and your family worse, that’s not my nature, and you know it, Do find a place in your heart to forgive me.
“I’ve also been the target of lies, betrayal, and unwarranted attacks. Bloggers have spread false information, and people have created videos filled with blatant lies. The betrayal has been overwhelming, but I forgive everyone who has hurt me and leave them to face their own conscience.
“Furthermore, My sincere apology also goes to Senator Ned Nwoko, I understand that, my anger in trying to make a reply didn’t find you in a good state, it was as a reaction of an unprovoked bashing and attack that was blown out of proportion. I truly reacted in a way I now recognise wasn’t pleasant. I cannot intentionally disrespect you for whatever reason. To buttress this, I remember being part of your political campaign, the one you brought ZuleZoo , myself & other artists.
“I have also honored your family’s yearly children’s carnival when invited;
All these have made me realize that being at peace is better than war or fight, I deeply regret my actions and am sorry.”