Following a defamation and cyberstalking petition filed last week by gospel artiste, Nathaniel Bassey against four facebook users,one of them identified as Kingsley Ibeh has turned hmself in to police custody
Ibeh and three others alleged that Bassey fathered the son of fellow popular gospel singer, an allegation that went viral on X.
The three other social media users, identified in the petition are Okoronkwo Ejike, Terrence Ekot and Dj Spoiltkid.
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A presss staement released by Bassey’s legal representatives on Monday dislcosed that ”The police have taken his statement together with other incontrovertible evidence ready for prosecution over criminal defamation and cyber-related offenses.”
It also noted that the accused had shown remeorse in his actions and was committed to redeeming himslef
”Mr. Ibe has shown true repentance for his actions and made a commitment to turn a new leaf and become a more responsible member of society.”
”His aged mother and family members have also apologized on his behalf, and I have decided to extend a hand of fellowship and love towards him.”.
I Take Full Responsibility For My Actions
In apology video made by Ibe on Monday , he stated he regretted his ”reckless;” statement adding that he was not under duress to make the video
”To you pastor Nathaniel Bassey , I express my sincere apology to you for the comment i made on social media and to your family as well.”
”I know the damages it has caused and I take full responsibility and I am deeply sorry from the bottom of my heart,” he said
”To his fans and followers, to his minsitry, the halleluyah challenge and the RCCG Oasis
”I am also a fan of pastior Nathaniel Bassey for the past years and I did not make those comments with the intent to cause harm or evil and I am deeply deeplu sorry.”
He also apologised to gospel asinger, Mercy Chinwo and her family adding that his utterances might have far reaching iomplications but were not with any form of malice
”To minster Chinwo, I know I dont derve you mercy but I am deeplysorry and I ask you to forgive me ”
”To the babay I know nmy message was harsh and might cause a negative impact”
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