Nollywood
actor, Jim Iyke has released a statement apologizing for his comments on Ebola.
Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke, last week fled Liberia over fears of
contracting the Ebola virus. The actor posted a photo of himself exiting the
country saying
” Monrovia, unfinished biz; Leavin
tonite. Nt ashamed to admit tis ish scares the Jesus outta me. #Ebola!!!!”
His post was seen by lots of people
as wrong and insensitive.
The actor has released a statement
of apology. Read below.
May I humbly apologize if my
comments on Ebola – based on fear – were taken out of context. The last thing I
wanted to do was to alarm anyone.
My heart goes out to all the
families who have been affected by the Ebola virus – those who have lost their
lives or loved ones, those who are still bravely fighting the disease and all
of the communities who are battling to keep the infection under control. You
are all in my prayers".
Continue..
"As I travel constantly across
continents, most recently USA, Senegal, Liberia, Ghana, Gambia, I have been
screened where and when necessary along with the other passengers and I believe
it is the responsibility of every citizen to be vigilant and help contain the
outbreak by following the advice of the local and international medical
professionals and government officials".
JIM IYKE
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