By Benjamin Njoku

Nollywood actor Halima Abubakar has publicly apologized to Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries for defaming him and causing him pain through false allegations made on social media.

The feud between the actress and the cleric began in 2022, following a mysterious illness that Abubakar claimed had afflicted her after an altercation with Apostle Suleman. She also accused him of breaking a promise to marry her.

In January 2023, after several warnings, Apostle Suleman filed a N1 billion lawsuit against the actress for defamation. In April, a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja ordered Abubakar to pay N10 million in damages to the clergyman.

However, in a letter shared on her Instagram page on Wednesday, Abubakar offered a heartfelt apology to Apostle Suleman. She admitted to making false accusations and expressed regret for tarnishing his image.

The letter read: “I admit that I made false allegations against you and also regret my actions and the damage I caused to you, your wife, Dr. Lizzy Suleman, your family, and the leaders of Omega Fire Ministry.

“With this letter, I humbly ask for forgiveness, recognizing that my apology cannot undo the harm, pain, and distress I caused. I ask you to find a place in your heart to forgive me as I was not thinking right then.

“I’m truly sorry for all the hurts and distress I caused you, your family, and ministry.”

Abubakar expressed hope that her apology would help repair the damage to some extent.