Seyi Law reacts to backlash over comment on kidnapping

Nigerian comedian Lawrence Oluwaseyitan, popularly known as Seyi Law, has reacted to the backlash he received for making a controversial statement on kidnapping in Nigeria.

The actor had previously stated that the the country is safer than it was 10 years ago despite the growing attack by terrorists and kidnapping across Nigeria.

His claim, however, was highly criticised by Nigerians who called him out for not being sincere. Seyi Law on his Instagram page, owned up to his mistake, accepting that his comments were insensitive.

He apologised to Nigerians for undermining their struggles and painful experiences, stating that he is not too proud to apologise.

“My fellow Nigerians, I owe you this & more. I’m sincerely sorry for such an insensitive statement that I made on the Honest Bunch podcast. I’m not someone who would be too proud or very insensitive to apologize when he makes mistakes. I had looked at that statement and I think it is quite insensitive to those who have had an issue with kidnapping. And I want to sincerely and unreservedly tender an apology to those who that statement has hurt. I believe that statement is very insensitive”, he said.