Mercy Johnson-Okojie responded to Tonto Dikeh’s heartfelt apology.
Tonto had insulted Mercy Johnson’s family, calling her daughter a ‘Witch’ back in 2013 after she resumed acting, 4 months after giving birth to Purity.
Mercy Johnson this morning, replied to her apology, noting she was shaken and in tears reading her post.
She wrote, “Am shaking and in tears as I read your post.I have learnt the more this morning that the holyspirit is true,cus by him you were in my prayers last night and this morning.am in shock. I always heard of what an Angel you are. Please,I forgave you immediately King came because I knew that u would have understood how it hurt me. I Love you and I am short of words now but thank you and trust me I wish so much happiness and peace.am already hugging you so tightly. it is well and Purity is Blowing you a kiss too.
My God Will Bless You and Keep you Ahead always. MAMAPURITY”
Tonto, who’s marriage is reportedly on the verge of crashing, took to her Twitter to mock Mercy back in 2013, and also slammed fans who called her out over the unkind statement.
She tweeted:
“Nollywood Bridez marry horribly** #SHEBA#…Wen n if I give birth,God plz provide mii wit a husband dat can provide 4uz,Not 1 dat wld send mii bck to actin 2monthz after I born 2Huzzle’.
Every1 who comes to ma tl to Rant Abt ur FOOL MJ is a bigger baztard Dan SHE is coz I never cald no Bitch’z Name**F*ck U*”
Like that wasn’t hurtful enough, she then took a very direct shot at Mercy Johnson:
“Bitch Lozt her Name, U gonno Uze mii az A come back???Naaahhhhh go Nurze Ur Witch Bitch** #StayBlessed”
Mercy in a reply later on during an interview when asked how she felt when she heard that Tonto talked mean about her, said:
“It was a friend who called to tell me a colleague in Nollywood is questioning my decision to go back to go back to acting soon. I only asked her a question, I said: ‘Did the actress mention my name?’ she said no. But my fans are insinuating that she was talking about me, so they fired back at her with insult and all.
“I am a moving train by the special grace of God in heaven. I will continue to do good for myself and my fans who have stood by me all these years. I have no beef with nobody. I am a cool person and i ahte and fear troubles. I always pray for those that wish for my downfall.”
Tonto, upon realizing her mistake, 3 years later, took to her Instagram to tender an heartfelt apology to Mercy Johnson.
She wrote, “Good morning world Since I have your undivided attention I better make good use of it and not miss the blessing in this lesson!!! @mercyjohnsonokojie Ever since I had my baby I have been reminded constantly about an ill statement I made about one of your kids a very long time ago. I want to use this media to say I am so sorry,I sincerely apologize from the bottom of my heart.I had no right to say what I did,I totally disgraced myself with that.
“As a mom I do realize a lot of things I take in because of the love of my son and I know you only took my insult because of that same love.. I am sorry MJ,I am sorry to your lil’ girl or boy.. We don’t have to love each other to realize when we are/went wrong•• I have/had no excuse for my behaviour and I also apologize to the fans I hurt/Let down with my words that day many years ago ..To Err is human but to forgive is divine!!!
“Am not trying to be the better person,You deserve this apology for your Child for the Love I have for God..I found God and everything in my life changed,Let me tell you about him sometime.. God bless you and yours!!! Happy new year… Take your time with the process of forgiving my ill mannered words to your infant but pls eventually do!!
“#2017 Amending All my Wrongs
#2017 my year of positivity #Long over due apology #MAMAKING”