Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has withdrawn the defamation case filed against TikTok content creator Eedie Bliss, leading to the TikToker’s release from police detention.
Eedie Bliss regained her freedom on Saturday, January 17, 2026, after the actress reportedly dropped all charges following widespread criticism and pressure from members of the public on social media.
The development followed strong reactions online, particularly from popular social media commentator VeryDarkMan, who accused the actress of using her influence to detain the TikToker.
He argued that defamation is a civil matter and should not be treated as a criminal offence requirinng police detention.
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VeryDarkMan, alongside other Nigerians, openly called for Eedie Bliss’ release and issued a public ultimatum demanding that the case be dropped. Hours later, he announced on social media that the TikTok creator had been freed.
In a post shared on his Instagram page, VeryDarkMan thanked Mercy Johnson for withdrawing the case and urged the public to stop what he described as excessive bullying and harassment of the actress and her family.
Reports indicate that Eedie Bliss was arrested over a video she posted on TikTok in December 2025, in which she made allegations concerning Mercy Johnson and her husband, Prince Henry Okojie.
In the viral video, the TikToker alleged that Prince Okojie had purchased a house for a woman she described as his pregnant mistress.
She also claimed, citing gossip blogger Cutie Juls as her source, that Mercy Johnson was involved in events that allegedly led to the woman’s miscarriage.
The allegations triggered widespread controversy online, eventually resulting in the TikToker’s arrest and sparking renewed debate over the criminalisation of defamation and the use of law enforcement in civil disputes.
The withdrawal of the case has since been welcomed by many social media users, who view the development as a response to public pressure and advocacy.