Gospel singer Yinka Alaseyori says sorry after comments on Oyo abduction

Popular gospel singer, Yinka Alaseyori, has said sorry after facing criticism for her comments on the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State.

In a video she shared on her Instagram page on Wednesday, the singer recognized the worries of Nigerians. She felt regret that her earlier words seemed insensitive to the victims and their families.

Alaseyori said she never meant to downplay the seriousness of the situation or ignore the feelings of those affected by the tragedy.

“I did a video two days ago about the kidnapped children, touching on government, parastatals and every agency. But when I woke up yesterday, I found out that some well-meaning Nigerians were not happy about it, as I made them feel their voices are unheard,” she stated.

The gospel singer expressed sadness over the reaction to her video. She asked Nigerians, especially parents, to forgive her if her comments caused any pain.

“You know me too well that I would never make you feel like that. Mothers, do not be offended. I am sorry. I beg in God’s name. Please, forgive me. I would never think like that. Pardon and forgive me,” she pleaded.

Her apology came after many reacted to an earlier video where Alaseyori encouraged Nigerians to keep praying about the country’s security issues. She added that the Federal Government and President Bola Tinubu were working to rescue the victims and restore peace.

This prompted a lively discussion on social media. Some Nigerians argued that just praying was not enough. They said the authorities must take stronger actions to free the abducted victims.

The kidnapping of schoolchildren and their teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State has drawn national attention. Citizens and advocacy groups are calling for better rescue efforts and stronger security measures to stop such incidents from happening again.