Ijeoma Otabor, who is widely recognized as Phyna and a former winner of the Big Brother Naija reality show, has issued a public apology for her recent controversial statement regarding abortion.
Phyna ignited a social media storm with her remark that “There’s no woman that can say she hasn’t done abortion once or twice.” Her statement faced widespread backlash from thousands of Nigerians, including her fellow celebrities.
In an official statement posted on her social media page, the reality star addressed the controversial issue, clarifying that she was misunderstood by the public. She emphasized that she never intended to encourage abortion and acknowledged that she was overly expressive during the interview. Phyna also admitted to her mistakes and reiterated her stance against abortion.
She concluded by expressing gratitude to her fans, family, and friends for their continuous support and vowed not to let them down.