Josephine Okpala, identified as the woman in a viral video accusing her aunt, Mrs. Philomena Okpala, of various wrongdoings during a church deliverance session, has issued an apology.
In the widely circulated video,
Josephine, seemingly under the influence of anointing, made serious allegations
against her aunt, blaming her for her son's death, hindering her and her
sisters' marriages, and causing her eldest brother's financial struggles.
The accusations not only
stirred controversy on social media but also led to family discord, prompting
the community's traditional ruler to establish a panel to investigate the
matter.
Josephine, who hails from
Akwaeze community in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, later
acknowledged her error and expressed remorse for her unfounded accusations. In
a subsequent viral video, she admitted that she didn't understand what led her
to make those statements against her aunt during the deliverance session.
Denouncing and retracting all
her accusations, Josephine apologized to Mrs. Philomena and anyone affected by
her words, appealing for forgiveness. She urged her family members to foster
unity and love, preventing long-term disunity and animosity.
Rev. Chika Emmanuel, the
Founder of Divine Church Inc., where the deliverance occurred, asserted that
Josephine spoke under the influence of a demon during the session. He explained
that the demon possessed and spoke through her, urging the public to disregard
the video content.
Reacting to the incident, the
Anambra State Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Mrs. Ify Obinabo,
urged forgiveness within the Okpala Family. The Commissioner, responding to the
matter following the community panel's creation, cautioned against false
accusations that could perpetuate family disunity and societal discord. She
appealed to all parties involved to temper justice with mercy and forgive
Josephine.
Commissioner Obinabo, through
the Ministry's Public Relations Officer, Chidinma Ikeanyionwu, warned Josephine
against making unconfirmed accusations, emphasizing that repeated offenses
could lead to legal consequences.
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