- Renowned gospel musician Adeyinka Alaseyori has formally apologized following intense public criticism over her recent commentary regarding the mass abduction of pupils and educators in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
- The backlash intensified after the singer released an initial broadcast urging citizens to rely on prayers while asserting that government agencies were actively resolving the security crisis, which many felt dismissed public panic.
- In a video update, the artist directly addressed heartbroken mothers and relatives of the captive victims, pleading for their forgiveness and stating she would never intentionally minimize their grief.
Gospel singer Adeyinka Alaseyori has issued an emotional public apology following widespread outrage over comments she made regarding the recent kidnapping of schoolteachers and students in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
Taking to her official Instagram account on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, Eko Hot Blog reports that the musician expressed deep regret, admitting she never intended to minimize public concern or make well-meaning citizens feel like their voices were being silenced by her commentary.
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The public backlash came swiftly after an earlier broadcast where she pressed Nigerians to channel their frustrations into prayer, defending state parastatals and claiming that the government was fully on top of restoring national peace.
In her newly released video statement, Alaseyori acknowledged that she woke up to find a wave of anger from Nigerians who interpreted her perspective as insensitive to the ongoing security emergency.
She stated that it was never her intention to give the impression that the collective anxiety of the public is invalid or unheard.
The singer specifically directed her plea to the mothers and families directly impacted by the mass abductions, asking for absolute forgiveness in the name of God and reiterating that as a mother herself, she would never deliberately dismiss the excruciating pain they are experiencing.
The original abduction incident in Oriire LGA has continued to trigger massive nationwide outrage, with aggressive campaigns from advocacy groups and public figures demanding that security agencies deploy more tactical measures to secure the unconditional release of the remaining hostages.
Alaseyori’s controversial attempt to pacify the situation with administrative reassurances inadvertently struck a sensitive nerve across a populace weary of routine governmental promises.
