By Nosakhale Akhimien
Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar has formally apologised to a cleric, Apostle Johnson Suleman.
The apology, shared on her verified Instagram page on Wednesday, follows years of back-and-forth allegations, media drama, and legal battles between the two public figures.
The rift between Abubakar and Apostle Suleman first became public in 2022, when she accused the pastor of having an affair with her.
She claimed their relationship led to severe health complications and accused the cleric of contributing to her deteriorating medical condition. The actress alleged that he continued engaging in intercourse with her despite her suffering from unusual bleeding and she experienced multiple miscarriages during their time together.
Suleman denied the allegations, describing them as an attempt to tarnish his reputation. He also filed a ₦1-billion defamation lawsuit against the actress in 2022. Despite these legal actions, Abubakar did not attend court hearings, which led to multiple adjournments.
Making a U-turn on Wednesday with a public apology, the controversial actress said the allegations she made against the cleric were false.
She admitted to making “baseless claims” that caused significant harm to the apostle, his wife, their family, and the leadership of Omega Fire Ministries. She expressed regret and asked for forgiveness.
In a Facebook message, the preacher asked people to stop calling him. He said he has forgiven but not forgotten.
