By Oreva Okolor Ben
Popular gospel singer, Sammie Okposo, (the Weluwelu crooner) has tendered an unreserved apology to his wife, church members, associates, mentors, fans and followers over his recent involvement in infidelity with an American lady.
Okposo made the apology on Instagram while admitting that he did engaged in the act of infidelity with the said lady when he travelled to the United States late last year.
The apology, which became necessary came after a US-based lady, African Doll, accused Sammie Okposo of impregnating her.
Okposo, who said he is not proud of his actions, said he has suspended himself from all ministerial activities until he is fully restored
In his words: “Dear Friends, I need to bring a very unfortunate incident to your attention as I am not proud of it but know that this is the right thing to do.
“On my recent trip to the USA (Late 2021), I got intimately involved with a lady, knowing that this was not appropriate as a married man and a minister of the gospel. I am ashamed and regret my actions as it has caused a lot of pain to my dear wife, Ozioma, my family and I.
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“As I work in making peace with God, repenting and asking His forgiveness, I am suspending myself from all ministry work until full restoration as this is what is proper and what I know I owe God and His people.
“To my wife, Ozioma, I am sincerely sorry I put you through this shameful and embarrassing situation. I broke your trust and disappointed you.
“Your forgiveness of my moral failure and poor judgement is important to me. I pray I will eventually be able to build back the trust and confidence every single day forth.
“I want to take this moment and apologise to all fathers and mothers of the Faith and ministers of the Gospel for my behavior and moral failure.
“I won’t be here if not for your investment and belief in what God has called me to do. I sincerely apologize for this embarrassing situation.
“To all that have been a part of my ministry, followed my ministry or know me personally, I am truly sorry for disappointing you.
“I regret any pain or disappointment that this news of my moral failure and poor judgement may cause you and I am truly sorry for disappointing you.
“I humbly ask that you continue to pray for me.”
