Veteran Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has condemned the alleged arrest and detention of Sammy West, brother to fellow actress Regina Daniels, describing the situation as a shocking display of injustice.
Reports indicate that Sammy West was arrested in Lagos on Sunday on the orders of Senator Ned Nwoko, Regina Daniels’ estranged husband, following his alleged involvement in the couple’s ongoing marital dispute. His arrest reportedly occurred a week after Regina accused Nwoko of domestic violence and initiated divorce proceedings.
Expressing her outrage on social media, Mercy Johnson — widely regarded as Regina’s godmother in the film industry — questioned the legality and morality of the arrest, warning that Nigeria’s justice system risks losing credibility if such incidents go unchecked.
“The worst form of injustice is pretended justice,” she wrote on her verified Instagram page. “A child was arrested, no one has been allowed to see him for two days. He was flown from Lagos to Abuja and allegedly taken straight to court from the airport. How did we get here, Nigeria? Wow.”
Her comments have sparked intense online debate, with many Nigerians demanding transparency from authorities and questioning whether due process was followed in Sammy’s detention.
The ongoing saga between Regina Daniels and her billionaire husband, Senator Nwoko, has continued to dominate headlines, drawing sympathy, outrage, and speculation across social media platforms. The couple, once admired for their high-profile union, are now at the center of one of Nollywood’s most talked-about controversies.
As public interest deepens, Mercy Johnson’s intervention adds a powerful voice to growing calls for accountability, with many urging authorities to clarify the legal grounds of the arrest and ensure justice is not influenced by power or privilege.
