Nigerian comedian, Seyi Law, has publicly apologized following the backlash that trailed his recent comment, suggesting that Nigeria is safer now than it was a decade ago.
The controversy erupted after his appearance on “The Honest Bunch,” where he questioned whether kidnapping was a new occurrence and implied that the country’s security situation had improved compared to 10 years ago.
The remark sparked outrage online, with many Nigerians accusing him of being insensitive to the realities of insecurity across the country.
In an apology video shared after the criticism intensified, the comedian admitted that his statement was poorly framed and failed to reflect the pain of victims and their families.
“I was wrong to have said it the way I did,” he stated.
“I’m not someone who is too proud to apologise when I make a mistake.”
Seyi Law acknowledged that while he did not intend to diminish the suffering of those affected by kidnapping and violence, he now understands why many perceived his words as dismissive and hurtful.
He expressed regret that his comment came across as lacking empathy.
Referencing his past conduct, the comedian noted that he has a history of publicly correcting himself when he errs.
He recalled a previous moment on the same podcast when he immediately apologized after misstating the political party affiliation of Abia Governor Alex Otti.
He stressed that growth requires humility and accountability, adding that he remains open to correction whenever he misses the mark.
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