Alaseyori apologises after backlash over remarks on abducted pupils + Video

Gospel singer Adeyinka Alaseyori has apologised to Nigerians following widespread criticism over comments she made about the country’s worsening security situation.

The backlash followed a video in which the singer reacted to the kidnapping of children and defended the efforts of President Bola Tinubu and security agencies.

During an Instagram Live session, Alaseyori urged Nigerians to pray for the country and its leaders amid rising insecurity.

She said: “You can’t say the President and our armed forces are not working; they are working.

From the first person, from the President to the last person in this country, we all need prayers.” The singer also suggested that spiritual forces could be hindering security operations against criminal groups.

Alaseyori said: “They might have sent security agents to the forest and something will just cover their eyes and won’t allow them to see the terrorists, that’s why prayer is also important.”

She further argued that citizens should not direct all blame at the country’s leadership. According to her: “You can’t blame one man that the Lord placed in a position.”

The remarks triggered outrage across social media platforms, with many Nigerians accusing her of using religion to excuse government failures and deflect accountability.

Critics argued that prayers should not replace effective security measures, intelligence gathering and government action. Others described the comments as insensitive to victims of kidnappings and their families at a time of growing concern over mass abductions in parts of the country.

The controversy intensified as social media users shared old videos and photographs showing the singer with political figures, fuelling claims that she was disconnected from the realities faced by ordinary Nigerians.

In response, Alaseyori released a follow-up video on Wednesday, expressing regret over the controversy. She explained that the viral clip was taken from a longer one-hour, 30-minute prayer session organised for kidnapped children, their families and the nation.

According to her, the version circulating online did not fully reflect the context of her message. The singer acknowledged that the video may have offended many people and appealed for understanding.

Alaseyori said: “Please forgive me if I ever made you feel offended, unseen, or if I spoke in a way that seemed insensitive.” She also stressed that, as a mother, she would never intentionally downplay the pain and trauma experienced by affected families.

The apology comes after days of intense criticism from social media users who questioned her remarks and her perceived defence of the government amid mounting security challenges across the country.

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