One of Nigeria’s prominent gospel artistes, Sammie Okposo, on Tuesday, confessed his involvement in adultery.
The confession is coming 24 hours after an American-based woman, simply identified as African Doll, accused Okposo of impregnating her.
The woman said the singer abandoned her after she told Okposo about the pregnancy.
The Wellu Wellu master admitted that he had an inappropriate relationship with a lady when he travelled to the United States in late 2021.
Okposo has tendered a public apology for his misconduct. He is appealing to his wife, Ozioma, the fathers of faith and his fans to forgive him.
The confession and apology which he posted on his Instagram account shows the artiste has suspended himself from ministration until he is fully reconciled with God.
He wrote: “Dear Friends, I need to bring a very unfortunate incident to your attention as I am not proud of it but know that this is the right thing to do.
“On my recent trip to the USA (Late 2021), I got intimately involved with a lady, knowing that this was not appropriate as a married man and a minister of the gospel. I am ashamed and regret my actions as it has caused a lot of pain to my dear wife, Ozioma, my family and I.
“As I work in making peace with God, repenting and asking His forgiveness, I am suspending myself from all ministry work until full restoration as this is what is proper and what I know I owe God and His people.
“To my wife, Ozioma, I am sincerely sorry I put you through this shameful and embarrassing situation. I broke your trust and disappointed you.
“Your forgiveness of my moral failure and poor judgement is important to me. I pray I will eventually be able to build back the trust and confidence every single day forth.
“I want to take this moment and apologise to all fathers and mothers of the Faith and ministers of the Gospel for my behaviour and moral failure.
“I won’t be here if not for your investment and belief in what God has called me to do. I sincerely apologize for this embarrassing situation.
“To all that have been a part of my ministry, followed my ministry or know me personally, I am truly sorry for disappointing you.
“I regret any pain or disappointment that this news of my moral failure and poor judgement may cause you and I am truly sorry for disappointing you.
“I humbly ask that you continue to pray for me.”
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