Tonto Dikeh Sends Open Letter to Mercy Johnson Apologising for Speaking ill of her 1st Child Purity

Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh- Churchill, is starting the new year on a positive note by swallowing her pride and apologizing to a fellow actress for some unkind words she said.

In 2013, Tonto reportedly called Mercy Johnson-Okojie‘s first daughter, Purity, a ‘witch’ after Mercy resumed acting 4 months following delivery in the US.

Tonto, who at that time was known for her hot temper, also called Mercy all sorts of names, claiming Mercy’s husband pushed her immediately into acting because they were broke.

Back then, Tonto tweeted back then: ”Nollywood Brides marry horribly** #SHEBA#…Wen n if I give birth,God please provide me with a husband that can provide for us, not one that would send me back to acting 2 months after I born to hustle.”

According to sources, Mercy, during an interview had this to say regarding the issue:

”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 hate and fear troubles. I always pray for those that wish for my downfall.”

However, this morning, the glamorous mum of one took to Instagram to pen a lengthy plea for forgiveness for her rude comments.

Read The full apology below…

”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 please eventually do!! #2017 Amending All my Wrongs #2017 my year of positivity #Long over due apology.”

Following the apology letter, Mercy responded in a touching manner.

Read her heart felt response below:

”I am shaking and in tears as I read your post. I have learnt the more this morning that the Holy spirit is true, because 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 (Tonto’s son) came because I knew that you 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.

I 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.”

What a nice way to start the new year!

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