Sen. Elisha Abbo Breaks Down In Tears, Apologises For Assault

Senator Elisha Abbo, who is currently enmeshed in a scandal after assaulting some women at an adult toy shop in Abuja, has tendered an apology for his conduct.

Abbo broke down in tears while offering his apology on Wednesday at a press briefing in Abuja.

The lawmaker, who represent Adamawa North senatorial district, had been severely criticized after a CCTV footage surfaced online where he was seen slapping a lady multiple times at an adult toy shop situated in Wuse 2, Abuja.

Abbo’s apology is coming after the Nigeria Police summoned him for questioning over the incident. The Senate had also set up a committee to investigate the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senator for the alleged assault.

While begging for forgiveness, the youngest Nigerian senator in the 9th Senate said: “It is with a deep sense of remorse and responsibility that I, Senator Ishaku Abbo, profoundly apologize to all Nigerians, the Senate, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), my family, friends as well as our mothers, the Nigerian women.

“I personally apologize to Bibra (the victim) and her family for my action towards her, which has brought immense discomfort in our body polity.

“I have never been known or associated with such actions in the past.

“Regardless of what transpired prior to my expression of anger, I am sincerely sorry and plead that all men and women of good conscience should have the heart to forgive me.

“To err is human, to forgive is divine. To the church of God everywhere in the world, I am sorry. As an ambassador of Christ, much is expected of me.

“My family and religious upbringing do not give approval of such conduct and for this, as a leader, I seek forgiveness before God and all those who feel offended by my action.

“Indeed, this episode has taught me very great lessons, but as a private citizen and a public officer, particularly as a senator of the federal republic of Nigeria upon whom public confidence is bestowed,” Mr Abbo said as he broke down in tears.