Doyin Okukpe
A former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr Doyin Okupe has tendered an apology to Igbos for his controversial comment on the 2023 presidential election.
Infoexpert24 reports that Okupe had in a post on Saturday claimed that the Southeast will not produce a president until forgiven by the north for the killing of Ahmadu Bello in 1966.
The comment generated backlash on social media, as many on social media criticised the comment.
In another post, Okupe apologized for the comments, not just to the Southeast but to the North.
The post read “OPEN APOLOGY TO THE IGBOS. I tender my unreserved apology to the Igbos & other Nigerians who felt offended by my post on the Igbo presidency and the north. I never intended to hurt or demean the Igbos. Instead, I wanted 2 help to actualise d dream. I regret d said post, & I am truly sorry,” he tweeted.
See the post below:
AXA Mansard Health Limited, the Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) division of AXA Mansard group of…
The landscape of insurance in Nigeria is one that often operates in the shadows of…
In the unpredictable journey of life, unforeseen events can strike when least expected. To safeguard…
Lagos and its surrounding areas are poised to experience a new level of luxury and…
Manchester United slumped to a disappointing 3 -1 loss against Brighton, adding to Ruben Amorim’s…
Mike Ozekhome, SAN has dismissed ongoing allegations of corruption against former Petroleum Resources Minister Diezani…
Leave a Comment