Gospel singer Yinka Alaseyori has apologised after some Nigerians took offence at a video in which she prayed for victims of the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State. In a new video posted on her official Facebook page on Wednesday evening, Alaseyori said she became aware that her earlier message had made some people feel unseen or unheard. She clarified that her original prayer lasted one hour and 30 minutes and covered grieving families, government agencies, the three arms of government, the military, and the nation. "Good morning, everyone. I did a video two days ago, about one hour, 30 minutes praying for the kidnapped children, grieving family, government parastatals, the three arms of government, the military, Nigerian land and everybody in pain as a whole," she said. She expressed regret that a shortened version of the video sparked backlash, insisting she never intended to appear insensitive. "When I woke up yesterday, I discovered that some well-meaning Nigerians are feeling offended because I made them feel unseen or their voices unheard," she added. Alaseyori, who described herself as a mother, pleaded for forgiveness from affected families. "Please forgive me all dear mothers, I beg you in the name of Jesus, you won't bury your children. Please forgive me if I ever made you feel offended, unseen or maybe feel like I spoke as if I was insensitive. I'm also a mother," she said. She reaffirmed her faith, declaring, "In Jesus' name, all mothers will reap the fruits of their labour." The controversy followed her earlier remarks urging Nigerians to remain prayerful about worsening insecurity, while acknowledging efforts by authorities to restore peace. The abduction in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State remains unresolved, with ongoing public concern over the safety of the victims.
Yinka Alaseyori apologised for a prayer video she said was clipped from a longer session, yet claimed it included 90 minutes of intercession — a detail no viewer could verify from the short version. Her appeal to mothers for forgiveness suggests the message was perceived as dismissive, despite her insistence she meant no harm. The incident exposes how public figures can misjudge the emotional weight of their words during national trauma. Nigerians affected by abductions may now question whether prayers from celebrities are acts of solidarity or performance.
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