<p>Angela Okorie Granted â¦5 Million Bail Over Cyberstalking Allegations Targeting Mercy Johnson</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://openlife.ng/">OpenLife Nigeria</a></strong> reports that a Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, January 30, 2026, granted Nollywood actress Angela Okorie bail in the sum of â¦5 million with a surety in like amount, in connection with a sevenâcount charge alleging cyberstalking, threats, harassment, and criminal defamation.</p>
<p>Justice Emeka Nwite ruled that although the prosecution opposed bail, there was no evidence to show Okorie would evade trial if released. The judge also ordered the surety to be a Civil Service grade level 13 officer and to provide verification documents. The case was adjourned to March 23, 2026 for commencement of trial.</p>
<p>Okorie is accused of using her social media accounts between 2024 and 2025 to publish offensive and threatening posts directed at fellow Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson Okojie, actions prosecutors say violate provisions of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act.</p>
<p>She initially pleaded not guilty after her arraignment and was remanded at the Suleja Correctional Centre in Niger State pending her bail application.</p>
<p><strong>BACKGROUND: ANGELA OKORIE–MERCY JOHNSON FEUD</strong><br />
<strong>EARLY RELATIONSHIP</strong></p>
<p>Both Angela Okorie and Mercy Johnson have been prominent figures in Nollywood for years Mercy since the midâ2000s and Angela since 2009. While there was once amicability between them, tensions gradually emerged and became publicly noticeable around 2024.</p>
<p><strong>ESCALATION AND PUBLIC ACCUSATIONS</strong></p>
<p>In 2024, Angela Okorie began a series of online posts accusing Mercy Johnson of witchcraft and spiritual wrongdoing, a serious allegation in Nigerian culture. Okorie described Johnson as a “bloodâsucking demon” and suggested supernatural harm had been directed at her career.</p>
<p>These comments drew sharp reactions from the public and intensified the dispute between both actresses. Some social posts also alleged deep personal conflicts, including unfounded claims about health and character.</p>
<p><strong>REGINA DANIELS AND NED NWOKO DRAMA</strong></p>
<p>The feud further widened when actress Regina Daniels married to politician Senator Ned Nwoko weighed in on Mercy Johnson’s behalf online. Daniels responded to Okorie’s accusations with dismissive remarks, leading to a separate exchange featuring personal jibes about relationships and industry status.</p>
<p>Angela Okorie later issued a public apology in July 2025 to both Mercy Johnson and Senator Ned Nwoko for her online conduct, acknowledging that her comments were hurtful, though she notably did not mention Regina Daniels in that apology.</p>
<p><strong>ATTEMPTS AT RECONCILIATION</strong></p>
<p>At some point in midâ2025, Okorie made statements suggesting she was willing to forgive Mercy Johnson, even citing concerns over health rumors.</p>
<p>However, she also continued to criticize Johnson’s behaviour, urging her to apologise to others she had allegedly wronged illustrating a mixed and inconsistent tone across platforms.</p>
<p><strong>MERCY JOHNSON’S RESPONSE</strong></p>
<p>Mercy Johnson largely chose not to engage directly in the backâandâforth accusations on social media; instead responding with posts focused on faith and daily life, and occasionally defending her personal space. This approach appeared intended to rise above personal attacks, though it fueled increased fan and public debate.</p>
<p><strong>LEADâUP TO ARREST AND LEGAL ACTION</strong></p>
<p>Angela Okorie’s Instagram and TikTok posts between 2024 and 2025, particularly those calling Mercy Johnson a “bloodâsucking demon”, prompted Johnson’s legal team to file a formal petition alleging defamation, harassment, and cyberstalking.</p>
<p>On January 27, 2026, Okorie was reportedly arrested at her Lagos residence by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force’s Cybercrime Centre and taken to Abuja to face the charges. She was remanded pending her bail hearing, which culminated in the court decision granting bail of â¦5 million.</p>
<p><strong>IMPACT AND CONSIDERATIONS</strong></p>
<p>The public feud and accusations have attracted extensive social media attention, with fans and followers on both sides debating the seriousness of the claims and the conduct of public figures.</p>
<p>Such disputes can impact mental health and reputations for both parties, and highlight broader issues relating to celebrity conduct, online behaviour, and legal accountability.</p>
<p>There is no verified public evidence linking this feud to any specific adverse effects on Mercy Johnson’s family life, career sustainability, or her children’s well-being; these remain matters of public speculation rather than documented fact. Mercy Johnson’s professional standing as a veteran Nollywood actress continues, and she remains engaged in both film and personal pursuits.</p>
<p>The recent bail granted to Angela Okorie marks a judicial milestone in an ongoing dispute that began with personal clashes on social media and has escalated into formal legal action. While Okorie maintains her innocence, the case underscores how public figures’ interactions online can lead to serious legal consequences under Nigeria’s cybercrime laws.</p>
<p>Both parties have experienced public scrutiny, and a judicial resolution through due process offers a legal framework for handling allegations of harassment and defamation.</p>
<p>At this stage, the court system will continue to evaluate evidence, and both actresses’ reputations and careers will likely remain subjects of public interest as the matter progresses.</p>

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