Canada-based Nigerian cleric, Prophetess Ezinne Maryjane Nwanorue, has released a public video apology to her husband, Franklin Chimaobim Nwanorue, following severe public backlash over a Facebook post where she celebrated the death of her late mother-in-law, Comfort Chika Nwanorue.

In a video addressing her spouse directly, Ezinne expressed remorse for publicly targeting his late mother on social media.

“I am making this video to apologise to my husband; I should not have done that, I am apologising for what I did and I know and hope my husband forgives me for that,” she said. “Honey, I am very sorry for posting your mother on Facebook. And I ask for forgiveness, thank you so much.”

The apology comes after Ezinne posted a funeral banner of the late matriarch online, labeling her a “wicked witch” and declaring that she would “rest in pieces in hell.” In the controversial post, Ezinne wrote:

“One wicked witch is down: my dead mother-in-law, Comfort Chika Nwanorue, rest in piec in hell with other dead witches; your members will soon join you. I am the weapon fashioned against all the witches and wizards and all the evil people in the world; you all shall go down in my hands. Very wicked beings.