A social media user, Identified as Kingsley Ibeh, has tendered an apology to gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey and Mercy Chinwo over his damaging remarks.

Ibeh is one of the four suspects petitioned to the IGP last week by gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey for their derogatory remarks about him and Mercy Chinwo.

In a video posted online by Channels Television, Ibeh tendered his apology, by first acknowledging his mistakes, apologizing and finally giving a word of advice to social media users about how they use the media space.

What he said

“My name is Kingsley Ibeh and in this video I am going to address something very important. This video is made from the bottom of my heart. I was not pressured or forced by anyone,” Ibeh said.

“I made a reckless comment, concerning pastor Nathaniel Bassey, in which I am very sorry it was a reckless comment. I extend my sincere apology to you for the comment I made and to your family as well. I know the damage it has caused and I take responsibility.

“I am deeply sorry from the bottom of my heart. I am sorry to the followers, I did not make my comment with the intent to cause harm, or evil, I am deeply deeply sorry.

To minister Mercy Chinwo, I know I did not deserve your mercy but I am deeply sorry and I ask for you to forgive me, I am also sorry to your husband, pastor Blessed.

“To the child, I know you do not deserve such controversy, which may have future implications. I am truly sorry, I am deeply sorry, from now till when you come of age , please accept my apology.

“To the followers of pastor and minister Mercy Chinwo, and pastor Blessed, and the ministry, I am deeply sorry. I take full responsibility for the statement and damages I have done, I am regretful for being used as a vessel to cause this damage.

“To social media users I want to use this as an advice to be careful of what they post, what they comment and what they share.

Nathaniel Bassey petitions IGP
Pastor Nathaniel Bassey through his lawyers wrote a petition to the IGP, over four social media users, and their false comments about him and Mercy Chinwo.

The petition read in parts; “The post by Mr. Okoronkwo Ejike has since gone viral on the platform. In reaction to the post, Mr. Kingsley Ibeh commented on Mr. Okoronkwo’s post with a picture of our client with the caption “The real father of the baby.

“These nefarious acts of these suspects, if not immediately dealt with, will continue to destroy our client’s image, injure his reputation, assassinate his character, and cast aspersion on the good name built by our client over the years.

“They also believed the actions of the four individuals contravened Sections 373 and 375 of the Criminal Code Act as well as Section 24(1)(b) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.).

“The consequences of making such statements on social media have been known to tarnish the reputations of individuals, render marriages unstable, and many never recover from them.

“Consequently, we urge you to use your good offices to, in the interest of justice, investigate this matter, arrest, and bring the suspect to justice, which will serve as a deterrent to others.”