Vice President Kashim Shettima has issued an apology to the Nigerian Muslim community for his remarks regarding the choice of presiding officers for the 10th
He explained that his remarks were aimed at the overall benefit of Nigeria and were based on confidential intelligence reports that were not suitable for public disclosure.“I sincerely did not have any intention to cause harm to any individual or the Islamic religion. However, being an imperfect human being, I seek forgiveness from the community and from my Lord.
“I pledge that I will never reiterate such words again, as I am a devout Muslim, and my family lineage has faithfully followed the path of Islam for more than 1,400 years,” Shetima stated.Expressing remorse for any hurt caused by his statement, the Vice President extended his apologies, emphasising that it was never his intention to disparage any religion.VP Shettima’s apology comes in the wake of public backlash following the controversial comment in a viral video.
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