Singer Olawale Brymo has apologised to those who felt offended over his comments on Twitter on the possibility of the South East producing Nigeria’s president.
The Eagle Online recalls that in a series of tweets, he spoke on events relating to the possibility of a South East president.
In conclusion, Brymo said the events had not shown that the South East was ready to produce the country’s president.
But those opposed to his views on the issue signed a petition to stop him from winning the All Africa Music Award.
For the award taking place in Senegal on Sunday (today), Brymo has been nominated in the “Songwriter of the Year” category.
Reacting to the development, Brymo on Instagram Live on Friday appealed to those who felt offended by his tweets.
He said: “It is very important you understand that this entire fracas began with me seeing in the media that Chimamanda Adichie refused some national honours and had picked up some traditional title in the East at home.
“And I suggested that for me, it says a lot about the Igbo presidency because that actual seat is what the region should be eyeing right now.
“I have clamoured for Igbo presidency in the last few years, you wouldn’t believe it.
“It will pop in your mind when you hear the news that Igbos do not actually want the presidency.
“I did not insult the tribe, I am sorry to anyone who it sounded as such to.
“I was trying to weigh into a very important matter.”
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