The Senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, Senator Elisha Abbo on Wednesday apologised for assaulting a nursing mother .
The senator , during a media briefing in Abuja , wept as he apologized to mothers , Nigerians , his party ; the Peoples Democratic Party , the National Assembly , his family , the victim and her family as well as all people who were embarrassed by his conduct .
He stated that he has never been known or associated with assault in the past .
He said that regardless of what transpired prior to his expression of anger , he was sincerely sorry and pleaded that all men and women should have the heart to forgive him.
Abbo said , “ I ’m not here to tell my own side of the story .
“ It is with a deep sense of remorse and responsibility that I, Senator Ishaku Abbo profoundly apologise to all Nigerians , the Senate , the Peoples Democratic Party , my family , friends as well as our mothers – the Nigerian women .
“ I personally apologize to Bibra and her family for my action towards her , which has brought immense discomfort in our body polity.”
He added , “ l have never been known or associated with such actions in the past . Regardless of what transpired prior to my expression of anger , I am sincerely sorry and plead that all men and women of good conscience should have the heart to forgive me. To err is human , to forgive is divine .”
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