The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says it has “pardoned” Mercy
Isoyip, aka Descushiel, an actress, rapper and singer, who muddled up the
national anthem during recitation.
At a conference and retreat for senior police officers in
Owerri, the Imo state capital, last Monday, Descushiel, claded in a police
uniform just for the event, mangled stanzas of the national anthem.
A video of her rendition had Hope Uzodinma, governor of Imo
state, and other guests in the hall looking in astonishment.
The clip has since made the rounds on social media
platforms.
Descushiel later apologised to the public and the police
institution for the wrong citation of the lyrics of the anthem at the public
event.
In a post on X, on Sunday, the NPF said Descushiel has been
pardoned.
“To Err is Human,” the police wrote.
“NPF Pardons Mercy
Isoyip aka Descushiel after Actress Muddled up National Anthem Lyrics. Pledges
Continual Support for Youthful Crafts.”
Speaking at an event, Kayode Egbetokun, inspector-general of
police, said the actress may have been affected by stage fright considering the
crowd of dignitaries who were present at the event.
He said Descushiel should be given another opportunity to
recite the national anthem at a public gathering.
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