Nollywood star Mercy Johnson-Okojie has withdrawn all charges against TikTok creator Eedie Bliss, leading to her release from police custody on Saturday, January 17, 2026 — marking the end of a controversy that stirred massive public interest online.
Bliss had been detained over a video she posted in December 2025, where she shared unverified claims about Mercy Johnson and her husband, Prince Henry Okojie. In the clip — citing popular blogger Cutie Juls — the TikToker alleged that Prince Okojie bought a house for a pregnant mistress and that Mercy Johnson was connected to the house help who was said to have caused the woman’s miscarriage.
The arrest quickly drew widespread criticism across social media platforms, with many users questioning the handling of the case and raising concerns about freedom of expression and the proper use of law enforcement in disputes over online content.
A key figure in the public reaction was social media critic VeryDarkMan (Martins Vincent Otse), who argued that defamation should be treated as a civil issue — to be resolved in court — rather than a criminal matter warranting detention. He publicly challenged Mercy Johnson, calling for Bliss’s release and highlighting perceived inconsistencies in how defamation cases are handled.
Under mounting public pressure, Mercy Johnson ultimately opted to drop the charges, paving the way for Bliss’s freedom. VeryDarkMan later shared a message on his Instagram thanking Johnson for her decision and urging netizens to refrain from targeting her family online.
The incident has sparked broader conversations about the intersection of social media influence, legal accountability, and how public figures respond to online allegations — particularly in Nigeria’s dynamic digital landscape.
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