Singer, Olawale BrymO, has apologised over his tweets on the
possibility of south-easterners producing a Nigerian president.
This comes after thousands of Nigerians signed a petition to
stop the singer from winning the All Africa Music Award where he was nominated
in the ‘Songwriter of the Year’ category.
The singer had been under fire for stating that the Igbos
are not ready to produce a Nigerian president.
He also urged the region to test the waters with the vice
presidential slot before aiming for the presidency.
He went live on his Instagram account on Friday night to
address the issue and clarify what led to his tweets.
Brymo said that issue started after he shared his opinion
about author Chimamanda Adichie refusing national honours but accepting a
chieftaincy title in her hometown, Abba, Anambra State.
He said, “It is very important you understand that this
entire fracas began with me seeing in the media that Chimamanda Adichie refused
some national honours and had picked up some traditional title in the East at
home.
“And I suggested that for me, it says a lot about the Igbo
presidency because that actual seat is what the region should be eyeing right
now. I have clamoured for Igbo presidency in the last few years, you wouldn’t
believe it.
“It will pop in your mind when you hear the news that Igbos
do not actually want the presidency.
“I did not insult the tribe, I am sorry to anyone who it
sounded as such to. I was trying to weigh into a very important matter.”
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