Sentor Elisha Abbo Assaults Woman

The senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, Elisha Abbo assaulted a woman at an adult shop in Abuja.
CCTV footage of the senator assaulting the woman at an adult shop in Abuja was published b PREMIUM TIMES.

The assault which occurred on May 11, was done in the presence of an armed policeman, who rather than assisting the victim, arrested her.

Later today, Mr Abbo apologized later today when he addressed journalists in Abuja.

"It is with a deep sense of remorse and responsibility that I, Senator Ishaku Abbo, profoundly apologize to all Nigerians, the Senate, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), my family, friends as well as our mothers, the Nigerian women.

"I personally apologize to Bibra (the victim) and her family for my action towards her, which has brought immense discomfort in our body polity.

"I have never been known or associated with such actions n the past.

"Regardless of what transpired prior to my expression of anger, I am sincerely sorry and plead that ll men and women of good conscience should have the heart to forgive me.

"To err is human, to forgive is divine. To the church of God everywhere n the world, I am sorry. As an ambassador of Christ much is expected from me.

"My family and religious upbringing do not give approval of such conduct and for this, as a leader, I seek forgiveness before God and all those who feel offended by my action