Online Storm Works! Mercy Johnson Pulls Plug On TikToker Case

Popular Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has withdrawn all charges against TikTok content creator Eedie Bliss, resulting in the influencer’s release from police custody on Saturday, January 17, 2026.

Eedie Bliss had spent several days in detention amid growing public backlash and widespread criticism of her arrest on social media.

The decision to discontinue the case came shortly after outspoken social media commentator Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, accused the actress of abusing police powers and suppressing free expression. He argued that the allegations against the TikToker amounted to defamation, which he maintained is a civil issue rather than a criminal one.

VeryDarkMan joined calls for the content creator’s release and issued a public warning that prolonging her detention could further harm Mercy Johnson’s public image. Hours later, he announced on Instagram that Eedie Bliss had been freed, thanking the actress for dropping the case.

“@MercyJohnsonOkojie, thank you very much, my GREATEST OF ALL TIME, for dropping the case. Moving on, I am buying all defamation cases against Mercy Johnson and her family. The bullying is too much. You all should leave her family alone,” he wrote.

Eedie Bliss was arrested over a TikTok video posted in December 2025, in which she made allegations involving Mercy Johnson and her husband, Prince Henry Okojie. The video claimed that Prince Okojie had bought a house for a pregnant woman described as his mistress.

Citing a report by popular blog Cutie Juls, the TikToker further alleged that Mercy Johnson colluded with the woman’s house help to induce a miscarriage—claims that triggered public outrage and legal action.

While many Nigerians have welcomed the TikToker’s release, the incident has reignited debate over the use of law enforcement in cases related to online defamation and social media disputes.

As of the time of reporting, Mercy Johnson and her legal representatives have yet to issue an official statement confirming the withdrawal of the charges.