Nigerian actress and singer, Mercy Isoyip a.k.a Descuchiel has apologized to Nigerians and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for her rendition of the national anthem.
She said she meant no disrespect and regretted her mistake.
In a viral video, Descushiel failed to recite the lyrics correctly, thereby sparking outrage and mockery from many Nigerians.
Issuing an apology in a video shared online, she said she understood the importance of the national anthem and promised to be more careful in the future.
She also thanked the Nigerian police for giving her the opportunity and platform to showcase her craft in the entertainment industry.
She said: “I’m an actress and an artist. I want to sincerely apologize to the Nigerian police force and citizens of this great nation and also dignitaries who were present at the conference and retreat for senior police officers held on the 30th of October in Imo state.
“I also want to apologize to my fans.
“I want to say I acknowledge and understand the importance of the national anthem and I’m deeply sorry and I regret that I fell short in upholding the respect and reverence that it deserves.
“The Nigerian police gave me the opportunity and platform to lead the national anthem as a way of showcasing my craft in the entertainment industry and also to project the collaboration and friendly synergy between the police and the citizenry.
“I want to say I deeply respect the Nigerian police force and its unwavering commitment to serving our dear nation and to also add that I understand the importance of the values and traditions that the Nigerian police uphold. Please accept my apology and my assurance that I’ll be more careful to prevent any future occurrence of this sort.”
