Due to the teamed outrage from concerned Nigerians and the order by Mohammed Adamu, the inspector general of police, to thoroughly investigate youngest Nigerian serving Senator, Elisha Abbo, the later has officially apologized for assaulting a nursing mother in Abuja.
In a statement he personally signed on Wednesday, Abbo said he had learnt his lessons and would be of good conduct from now on.
It reads: “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.”
Continuing, Abbo also apologized to Bibra and her family for his action towards her.
” This 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. “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.”
