Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar has issued a public apology to Apostle Johnson Suleman, the Senior Pastor and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, for her defamatory remarks against him.
In a statement shared on her Instagram account on Wednesday, Abubakar admitted that her past statements were “false and hurtful”.
The actress conveyed her regret for the pain she inflicted with the allegations while pleading for forgiveness from Apostle Suleman and his family.
She attributed her actions to poor judgment at the time, noting that the apology was motivated by “deep reflection and conscience.”
“I am writing to you today to acknowledge the falsehoods I made against you on social media and to offer my sincere apology,” the letter reads.
“After deep reflection and in order for my conscience to be in accord with God, I have realised the depth of the harm, pain, and distress caused by my lies.
“I admit that I made false allegations against you and also regret my actions and the damage I caused to you, your wife, Dr. Mrs Lizzy Suleiman, your family, and the leaders of Omega Fire Ministries. With this letter, I humbly ask for your forgiveness, recognising 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 clearly at that time. Sir, you have done a lot for humanity; please extend your hands of forgiveness to me,” she explained.
Abubakar had alleged on social media in 2022 that she had a romantic relationship with Suleman, prompting threats of legal action from the cleric over “defamatory statements.”
The controversy intensified in 2023 when the actress claimed she had been pregnant three times with Suleman’s child.
However, in April, a federal high court in Abuja ruled in favour of Apostle Suleman, ordering Halima to pay N10 million in damages for defamation.
The court also restrained her from publishing defamatory statements against the cleric.
Apostle Suleman Replies
Apostle Johnson Suleman, Senior Pastor and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, has responded to Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar’s public apology for her defamatory comments, asserting that forgiveness does not equate to memory loss.
In a terse statement on X.com on Wednesday, Suleman said, “You all stop calling my phone. Forgiveness is not memory loss! Status quo maintained!”
The statement comes after Abubakar issued a public apology to Suleman for her defamatory remarks against him.
AGN Suspends Halima
The Actors Guild of Nigeria has suspended popular actress Halima Abubakar for allegedly spreading false information about fellow actors and high-profile individuals.
According to a statement released on Friday, the decision followed a two-year investigation into her involvement in spreading unfounded rumours, particularly about extramarital affairs between actors and notable Nigerians.
The Guild revealed that a secret investigation panel was set up in 2022 to investigate slanderous reports circulating in the industry.
After thorough investigations, the panel concluded that Halima was responsible for leaking false stories about her colleagues and patrons.
The AGN statement read: “Following the thorough investigative report by the special Secret Investigation Panel set up to conduct an internal underground secret investigation… the Panel found out that Miss Halima Abubakar was behind all the slandering information.”
As a result, Halima Abubakar has been placed on indefinite suspension. She is prohibited from participating in any AGN activities or filming during this time. The Guild also warned that violations of the suspension rules could result in further disciplinary actions.
“She will face the National Disciplinary Committee to determine her full punishment,” the statement added.
The AGN also noted that some other female members are currently being investigated in connection with similar allegations.
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