Nollywood actress and producer Adanma Luke has issued a public apology following a tragic boat accident that claimed the lives of actor John Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, and four others. In a video posted on her Instagram page on Monday, Luke expressed deep remorse and revealed that she has been struggling with severe depression since the incident, which occurred in April.

Luke disclosed that her mental health has deteriorated, leaving her unable to work or seek job opportunities. She pleaded for prayers, stating, "I'm gradually losing my life."

The actress continues to grapple with the emotional toll of the accident as she navigates public criticism and her personal grief. "I'm just here to say that I'm sorry. I'm sorry, Nigerians. I'm sorry I took away your loved ones," she said.

Luke expressed her sadness and regret, saying, "I'm very sad. Inasmuch as I try to be strong, I don't see myself strong. I'm so sad that this had to happen on my set. I'm sad that they had to work for me at that particular time. I'm not God. It has been destined to happen, it is meant to happen, but why me?"

She added that she has been facing internet drama and public criticism, saying, "A lot of people have been dragging me; some have been calling me, 'Ada, don't talk. Let this die; don't talk'. But I go through a lot."

Luke revealed that she did not know what depression was until the incident happened, saying, "I'm gradually losing my life. I'm regretting a lot of things. I don't even know how to call people for jobs. People are even saying I went on vacation, I'm here for business. I've been indoors doing nothing and yet still catering to the families that lost their loved ones."

She concluded by saying, "I go through so much. I'm trying to heal, but it's not coming back. We all loved JP, and we all loved the other people who also lost their lives, my crew members. My friends want me to get my sanity back, but I'm not seeing myself doing all that. I believe that if anything happens to me now, everybody will rest. I didn't do it on purpose. God, why me? Please, Nigerians, I'm sorry. You don't know what I'm going through."