Nigerian actress and rapper, Mercy Isoyip, popularly known as Descushiel, has apologized to Nigerians and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for missing lyrics of the national anthem.
Her apology comes after she misquoted the national anthem during the Conference for Senior Police Officers in Imo State.
The actress who wore the police uniform during the conference, went viral on Monday after she missed the lyrics while reciting the national anthem at the event.
This led to criticisms from some Nigerians on social media as they trolled Descushiel, who was presumed to be a policewoman because of her outfit.
However, in a video on her Instagram account on Tuesday, she apologized for her mistakes.
She said, “I sincerely apologize for the error I made during the recital of the National Anthem, I know such errors are inexcusable.
“My good people of our country, please accept my apology, as well as my assurance that I will be more careful in the future to prevent such incidents from recurring.
“God bless the Nigeria Police Force. God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
While reacting to the ugly scene, the Police Spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi explained that the lady celebrity who was dressed in Police uniform, wearing a rank of SP is not a woman Police.
He stated that she was contracted by a partner and consultant to perform at the opening ceremony and she fumbled
Watch the video below:
