Singer, Olawale Ashimi, popularly known as Brymo, has apologized over his tweets on the possibility of a south-easterner becoming Nigeria’s president.
The apology came after thousands of Nigerians signed a petition to stop him from winning the All Africa Music Award where he was nominated in the ‘Songwriter of the Year’ category.
He had been under criticism for stating that the Igbos are not ready to produce a Nigerian president.
Also, he urged the southeast region to test the waters with the vice presidential slot before contesting for the presidency.
He went live on his Instagram account recently to address the issue and revealed what led to his tweets.
According to Brymo said that issue began after he made his opinion known about author Chimamanda Adichie’s refusal of national honours but accepting a chieftaincy title in her hometown, Abba, Anambra State.
He said: “It is very important you understand that this entire fracas began with me seeing in the media that Chimamanda Adichie refused some national honours and had picked up some traditional title in the East at home.
“And I suggested that for me, it says a lot about the Igbo presidency because that actual seat is what the region should be eyeing right now. I have clamoured for Igbo presidency in the last few years, you wouldn’t believe it.
“It will pop in your mind when you hear the news that Igbos do not actually want the presidency.
“I did not insult the tribe, I am sorry to anyone who it sounded as such to. I was trying to weigh into a very important matter.”
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