“Touch Not My Anointed’ Doesn’t Apply When You Bring the Consequences Upon Yourself” — Mary Remmy Njoku

Nollywood actress Mary Remmy Njoku has called for accountability among public figures, arguing that people should take responsibility when their publicly expressed words or actions attract criticism or negative consequences.

In a post shared on her Instagram page, the actress said that when someone accurately recounts what another person said or did publicly, the focus should be on the original words or actions rather than the person telling the story.

“When someone gives an accurate account of what you said or did publicly, and it is causing you harm, brethren, the problem isn’t the storyteller. The problem is what you said or did,” she wrote.

Njoku urged people to own their words and actions, reflect on them and apologise where necessary rather than attacking those who bring them to public attention.

“Take responsibility for it. Own your words. Own your actions. Reflect on them, apologise if necessary, explain yourself if there is context, and move on,” she said.

She acknowledged that nobody is perfect, stressing that everyone is human and capable of making mistakes.

“Nobody is perfect. We are all human,” she wrote.

The actress also addressed the biblical phrase, “Touch not my anointed”, arguing that it should not be used to silence legitimate criticism or accountability.

“‘Touch not my anointed’ applies when someone is falsely accusing you, lying against you, or deliberately trying to harm you,” she wrote.

“It doesn’t apply when you bring the consequences upon yourself through your own words or action.”

Njoku further warned against using scripture to shield people from legitimate scrutiny, suggesting that such an approach could ultimately work against them.

“Weaponising Scripture against the truth can backfire,” she said.

She also maintained that men of God are human and should not be considered above mistakes or accountability simply because of their religious positions.

“After all, men of God are still human. They are not above making mistakes or being held accountable. They deserve grace and understanding, just like everyone else,” she wrote.

She concluded by encouraging people to show themselves and others grace while taking responsibility when necessary.

“So cut yourself some slack, take responsibility when necessary, and allow others the same grace you would want for yourself,” Njoku added.