The senator representing Adamawa
North Senatorial District, Senator Elisha Abbo, has apologised to Nigerians,
the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and women in general, following a viralvideo in which he was caught physically assaulting a lady at a s*e*x toy shop inAbuja.
He made the apology at a press
conference at the PDP headquarters in Abuja.
The Senator, who was close to
tears at the briefing, asked for forgiveness assuring Nigerians, especially the
people of Adamawa North of good conduct henceforth
According to him, ”It is not in
my character to assault women, I have never done it in the past. I’m an
ambassador of Christ.”
Recall that Abbo, 41, senator
representing Adamawa North senatorial district (PDP), was caught on camera
physically assaulting a woman at an adult sex toy shop in Abuja.
Abbo, in the video, descended on
the woman with rounds of slaps after she pleaded with him not to physically
assault the shop owner whom the senator had accused of insulting him.
He said: “It is with a deep sense of remorse and responsibility that I, Senator Ishaku Abbo (SIA) profoundly apologize to all Nigerians, the Senate, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), my family, friends as well as our mothers – the Nigerian women.Press conference by Senator Elisha Abbo https://t.co/iR9aWVojkp— Official PDP Nigeria (@OfficialPDPNig) July 3, 2019
“I personally apologize to Bibra
and her family for my action towards her, which has brought immense discomfort
in our body polity.
“I have never been known or
associated with such actions in the past. Regardless of what transpired prior
to my expression of anger, I am sincerely sorry and plead that all men and
women of good conscience should have the heart to forgive me. To err is human,
to forgive is divine.
“To the Church of God everywhere
in the world, I am sorry. As an Ambassador of Christ, much is expected of me.
“My family and religious
upbringing do not give approval to such conduct and for this, as a leader, I
seek forgiveness before God and all those who feel offended by my action.
“Indeed, this episode has taught
me a very great lesson both as a private citizen and a public officer,
particularly as a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria upon whom public
confidence is bestowed.
“Finally, I assure Nigerians,
especially the people of Adamawa North of my good conduct at all times.”
"I’m an ambassador of Christ.” Kindly leave my Christ out of this. It is bad enough a public figure like you visits sex shops, you now brutalise a woman and claim you are an ambassador of Christ. You are really delusional. mental illness is real.
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