Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has issued a stern warning to online defamers, stating that she will take legal action against anyone who spreads false narratives about her. The actress revealed that persistent rumours have led to her children being bullied and ostracised at school.
In an emotional Instagram video shared on Monday, Johnson said the defamatory content has reached alarming levels, with some parents allegedly instructing their children to avoid her kids due to claims that she is a “witch.”
“Some people just won’t leave me and my family alone. I have teenagers who are in school, who have been bullied because of the things you write,” she said.
She further described how the rumours have impacted her children’s school life:
“You have parents telling their kids not to let my kids touch their school bags because I’m a witch. What is wrong with you people? You just sit down, and you can’t wait to believe the worst of the worst.”
Johnson also addressed those who have predicted the end of her marriage, saying she is not concerned about such rumours:
“There is no reason why you wake up every morning, you look at me and count the years for me and say we’re going to try and break this up. Because it’s something you just can’t break up.”
While the actress revealed she had dropped a case against one individual out of respect, she stressed that this would not apply to others who continue to spread allegations.
“I’m letting this girl go, I’m dropping my case with this girl out of respect for people my husband and I respect and love. This is off for now, but every other person who has alleged must prove. If you use your handle, your face to allege, you will prove.”
She warned that she has more legal cases lined up against those she believes are spreading false stories about her.
Johnson also accused online bloggers and faceless accounts of being funded by colleagues or rivals to publish defamatory content.
“Actresses own these blogs, colleagues own these blogs… they can pay them to say whatever,” she claimed.
She ended her message by expressing gratitude to supporters who reached out to her and pleaded with detractors to stop discussing her.
“Thank you to every single person who called… who showed concern. It means a lot. Please leave my name out of your mouth.”