By Eseoghene Emuke
Popular Nigerian gospel singer, Sammie Okposo, has confessed cheating on his wife, Ozioma, with an American woman during one of his trips to the United States last year (2021).
The relationship resulted in him impregnating the lady he had the affair with which has gone viral since on Monday.
Okposo’s confession is coming barely 24 hours after the lady, African Doll, told Obodo Oyibo TV that she has been abandoned by the singer.
But owning up to the incident, Okposo, a Delta-born renowned gospel musician, tendered a public apology to his wife, family and his fans all over the world.
The Wellu Wellu crooner, in an Instagram post on Tuesday, said he had the affair with the lady during his visit to the States in 2021.
He was, however, silent on the pregnancy which the lady claimed.
According to him, “Dear Friends, I need to bring a very unfortunate incident to your attention as I am not proud of it but know that this is the right thing to do.
“On my recent trip to the USA (Late 2021), I got intimately involved with a lady, knowing that this was not appropriate as a married man and a minister of the gospel. I am ashamed and regret my actions as it has caused a lot of pain to my dear wife, Ozioma, my family and I.
“As I work in making peace with God, repenting and asking His forgiveness, I am suspending myself from all ministry work until full restoration as this is what is proper and what I know I owe God and His people.
“To my wife, Ozioma, I am sincerely sorry I put you through this shameful and embarrassing situation. I broke your trust and disappointed you.
“Your forgiveness of my moral failure and poor judgement is important to me. I pray I will eventually be able to build back the trust and confidence every single day forth.
“I want to take this moment and apologise to all fathers and mothers of the Faith and ministers of the Gospel for my behavior and moral failure.
“I won’t be here if not for your investment and belief in what God has called me to do. I sincerely apologize for this embarrassing situation.
“To all that have been a part of my ministry, followed my ministry or know me personally, I am truly sorry for disappointing you.
“I regret any pain or disappointment that this news of my moral failure and poor judgement may cause you and I am truly sorry for disappointing you.
“I humbly ask that you continue to pray for me.”
