Sex Toy Shop Assault: Nigerian Senator apologises for bad conduct
ABIODUN JIMOH
Like a prodigal son in the Bible, Senator Ishaku Abbo, senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, has tendered unreserved apology to Nigerians, the Senate, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), his family, friends, and Nigerian women for physically assaulting a lady at a sex toy shop in Abuja.
Similarly, he personally apologised to Bibra and her family for his action towards her, which has brought immense discomfort in our body polity.
The embattled Senator Abbo tendered this apology at a media briefing held at the PDP headquarters, Wadata House, Abuja on Wednesday, where he almost broke into tears at the event.
In his remorseful nature, 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.
“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.”
Furthermore, he stated: “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.”
It could be recalled that a video of the incident, which reportedly occurred before the inauguration of the ninth National Assembly, had the Senator ordering his police orderly to further arrest the lady.
He had accused the lady of taking sides with the seller of sex toys who accused him of being a drunkard.
