Nigerian singer and actress, Mercy Isoyip, also known as Descushiel, has issued a public apology for reciting the national anthem wrongly during police conference in Owerri, Imo State.
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At an event for senior police officers in Owerri, Descushiel, who wore a police uniform specifically for the occasion, made mistakes while singing the national anthem, leading to the video of her rendition spreading widely on social media.
The video of her rendition had Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma and other dignitaries and politicians in the hall looking on in bewilderment.
Reacting in a video shared on her Instagram page, Descushiel expressed regret for her errors during the live broadcast of the police conference, which took place on October 30.
Acknowledging her role as an actress and artist, she specifically directed her apologies to the Nigerian Police Force, the citizens of the nation, dignitaries present at the conference, and her fans.
She said, “I’m an actress and an artiste. I want to sincerely apologise to the Nigerian police force and citizens of this great nation and also dignitaries that were present at the conference and retreat for senior police officers held on the 30th of October in Imo state. I also want to apologise to my fans.”
She emphasized her understanding of the anthem’s significance and admitted her disappointment at falling short in delivering a performance that upheld the anthem’s dignity.
Descushiel highlighted the police force’s opportunity for her to showcase her talent and emphasized the need for a better display of respect and reverence for the anthem in the future.
She assured her commitment to being more attentive and preventing any similar occurrences, expressing her readiness to rectify any disruptions caused by the incident.
“I want to say I acknowledge and I understand the importance of the national anthem and I’m deeply sorry and I regret that I fell short in upholding the respect and reverence that it deserves,” she said.
“The Nigerian police gave me the opportunity and platform to lead the national anthem as a way of showcasing my craft in the entertainment industry and also to project the collaboration and friendly synergy between the police and the citizenry.
“I want to say I deeply respect the Nigerian police force and its unwavering commitment to serving our dear nation and to also add that I understand the importance of the values and traditions that the Nigerian police uphold.
“Please accept my apology and my assurance that I’ll be more careful to prevent any future occurrence of this sort. I want to apologise for any disruption that this unfortunate incident may have caused. I’m ready to make amends.”
Watch the video below:
KanyiDaily recalls that there was a mild drama at the upper chamber on Friday when former Kogi Senator, Dino Melaye asked ministerial nominee Festus Keyamo to recite the National anthem.
