Gospel singer Sammie Okposo suspends himself from church duty for impregnating US lover

POPULAR gospel singer Sammie Okposo has tendered a public apology to his wife Ozioma and his fans and suspended himself from all church activities for the time being after having being exposed for engaging in an act of infidelity last year.

Over the last week, it has emerged that Mr Okposo impregnated a lady in the US indentified as African Doll and the child is on the way. Mr Okposo, fondly called the Wellu Wellu master, took to his Instagram page to reveal that when he travelled to the US, he was involved in an intimate relationship with another woman.

He wrote, “Dear friends, I need to bring a very unfortunate incident to your attention as I am not proud of it but know that this is the right thing to do. On my recent trip to the US in late 2021, I got intimately involved with a lady, knowing that this was not appropriate as a married man and a minister of the gospel.

"I am ashamed and regret my actions as it has caused a lot of pain to my dear wife, Ozioma, my family and I. As I work in making peace with God, repenting and asking His forgiveness, I am suspending myself from all ministry work until full restoration as this is what is proper and what I know I owe God and His people.

“To my wife, Ozioma, I am sincerely sorry I put you through this shameful and embarrassing situation. I broke your trust and disappointed you. Your forgiveness of my moral failure and poor judgement is important to me. I pray I will eventually be able to build back the trust and confidence every single day forth.

“I want to take this moment and apologise to all fathers and mothers of the faith and ministers of the gospel for my behaviour and moral failure. I won’t be here if not for your investment and belief in what God has called me to do. I sincerely apologize for this embarrassing situation.

“To all that have been a part of my ministry, followed my ministry or know me personally, I am truly sorry for disappointing you. I regret any pain or disappointment that this news of my moral failure and poor judgement may cause you and I am truly sorry for disappointing you. I humbly ask that you continue to pray for me.”

For her part, African Doll has said she will keep the baby because she does not believe in abortion. She added that she did not expect the singer to bow to her but him turning his back on her is wrong.