Fani-Kayode finally apologises to journalist for his outburst
The former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has finally apologised for his outburst towards a journalist during a recent press conference in Calabar.
Daily Times reports that Fani Kayode also apologised to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), family members, friends, and colleagues of the Daily Trust reporter.
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While speaking on Friday at a press conference at the Government House in Uyo, the ex-minister said he disappointed himself and everyone, noting that his reaction was undefendable.
“I’m deeply sorry for the manner I reacted to the said reporter. I was too hard on him. The question was mischievous, but I fell for it,” he said.
“I should have been smarter than that. I am using this opportunity to reach out to him, and I hope he will be kind enough to forgive me.
“I disappointed myself, my family and friends, my colleagues, and even my bosses, those who hold me in high esteem.
“I have regrets, it was not my finest day. No leader or public figure should ever react like that. I disappointed myself. I deeply regret it, and I believe it will never happen again.”
Recall, Fani-Kayode had called the reporter ‘stupid’.
The journalist had asked Fani-Kayode who was “bankrolling” his recent tour of several southern states, a question that irked the ex-minister.
The NUJ and Daily Trust had condemned Fani-Kayode for his comments.
