Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson Okojie has broken her silence following explosive online rumors alleging marital strife involving her husband's alleged mistress. The beloved screen icon sparked a flurry of reactions with a cryptic social media post on Monday, December 16, 2024.
Cryptic Post Amidst Scandalous Claims
The drama unfolded after popular blogger Stella Dimoko Korkus published allegations claiming that Mercy Johnson's husband, politician Prince Odi Okojie, was involved with side chicks. The blog post made serious claims, stating that the Federal Representative for Esan North East/Esan South East Constituency had impregnated one of the women and significantly upgraded her lifestyle.
More shockingly, the report alleged that Mercy Johnson, upon discovering the affair, confronted the other woman with assistance from others. The blog claimed this confrontation led to the administration of a mixture that resulted in the termination of the pregnancy.
Mercy Johnson's Sarcastic Clapback
Rather than issuing a lengthy denial or legal threat, Mercy Johnson chose a more subtle approach. She took to her official Instagram page to share loved-up photographs of herself and her husband, Prince Odi Okojie.
Accompanying the affectionate images was a caption that read: "No sleep for the wicked." She doubled down in the comments, writing in Pidgin English, "Omo, no sleep for the wicked. I never sleep."
This post came shortly after another heartwarming video of the actress went viral. In that clip, she was seen hyping up her husband, who was busy on his phone, and singing along to Anyidons's song "Men Dey." That display of affection initially trended on X (formerly Twitter) but was soon overshadowed by the bold allegations from an unnamed lady.
Netizens React to the Drama
The online community was quick to dissect Mercy Johnson's cryptic message. Her Instagram comment section filled up with support, jokes, and interpretations.
Fellow actress Empress Njamah commented, "MAKE I RECOMMEND SLEEPING PILLS? Only for the wicked ohhhh," while influencer Enioluwa quipped, "And me too I can’t sleep!?"
Other fans praised her demeanor. User anita_chukwuu noted, "No be everything be shout and emotions. Na you teach me ??," suggesting the actress was handling the rumors with calculated calm. Fan debby_love20 referenced another Nollywood scandal, asking, "I hear say one woman wanted to Judy Austin you but you patience ozokwor her nah true??"
The phrase "no sleep for the wicked"—a common Nigerian slang implying that those who cause trouble will find no peace—became a trending topic itself, with many users adopting it in their own posts.
This incident has once again placed Mercy Johnson's marriage in the spotlight, a relationship that has often been subject to public scrutiny despite their frequent displays of unity. The actress and the politician have been married for several years and are parents to four children.
