Arrested GMC Cleric begs Gov Kefas, SGS, Tarabans for forgiveness
By Andrew Ojih, Jalingo.
The arrested Conference Superintendent, Southern Nigeria Annual Conference of the Global Methodist Church in Nigeria (GMCN), Reverend Baziel Yoila on Thursday begged Taraba state governor, Agbu Kefas and the Secretary to the Government of Taraba State (SGS), Barr Timothy Gebon Kataps to forgive him over the unguarded press interview he granted.
Reverend Baziel Yoila
Baziel in a press statement signed and made available to Journalists in Jalingo expressed regret over his actions.
“After sober reflection, I totally regretted the choice of words i used during my recent press conference.
“I take full responsibility for my actions and I admitted that I spoke out of anger and emotions as a human weakness that does not excuse the consequences of my utterances.
“I deeply regret allowing my emotions to override wisdom and restraint and I sincerely apologize to His Excellency, Dr. Agbu Kefas, Executive Governor of Taraba State for any embarrassment or administrative burden this has caused the Executive office, Chief Barr. GT Kataps, Secretary to the State Government and members of the public who may have been hurt or disturbed by my words” the statement said.
The statement added that he hold the Government and people of Taraba State in high esteem and remain committed to peace, unity, and lawful conduct.
The statement maintained that he acknowledged that his statements were capable of inciting tension, provoking unrest, and destabilizing the peace of Taraba State and also recognize that certain expressions used in that interview could be considered defamatory in nature and may have caused significant pain, worry, and misunderstanding.
“In view of my sincere remorse, clear retraction, and commitment to peace, I humbly and respectfully appeal to the Taraba State Governor to kindly consider my plea and grant me clemency.
“I pledged to conduct myself henceforth with greater caution, responsibility, and respect for constituted authority.
“My desire is to contribute positively to reconciliation and peaceful coexistence among all faith communities in Taraba State” the statement highlighted.
