Renowned gospel artiste, Sammie Okposo has issued a public apology to his wife, Ozioma Okposo for cheating on her with a US-based lady.
Sammie Okposo on Tuesday, January 25 published a statement on his Instagram page to reveal that he had intercourse with an American lady during his recent visit to Texas, United States in 2021.
He also mentioned that he will be going on an indefinite hiatus to seek forgiveness and restoration on his altar.
Read his statement below.
“I need to bring a very unfortunate incident to your attention as I am not proud of it but 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 for His forgiveness.”
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Speaking further, the gospel artiste revealed that he will be taking a break from the music industry as well as his ministry. He stated that he needs to seek forgiveness and restoration on his altar.
He continued;
“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.”
The Delta State-born gospel artiste went ahead to apologize to his wife, Ozioma Okposo for his indulgence in infidelity.
“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 judgment is important to me. I pray I will eventually be able to build back the trust and confidence every single day for the rest of my life,” he appealed.
Read the statement below.
