By Jimmy
Mercy Isoyip aka Descushiel, an actress and singer, has apologized to the public and the police institution for bungling the lyrics of the anthem on national television.
At a conference and retreat for senior police officers in Owerri, the Imo state capital on Monday, Descushiel, who had been garbed in a police uniform just for the event, mangled stanzas of the national anthem to viral proportions.
A video of her rendition had Hope Uzodinma, governor of Imo state, and other guests in the hall looking on in bewilderment. The clip has been making the rounds on social media platforms.
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Following the national embarrassment, Descushiel has come forward to tender an apology.
“I’m an actress and an artiste. I want to sincerely apologize 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,” the singer said in a video posted on X. “I also want to apologize to my fans.”
Descushiel said she understands the importance of the national anthem and that there was no rationale for her below-par performance. She also promised to make amends in the future.
“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.
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