{
  "id": 2729052,
  "title": "‘I’m sorry’ – Okpebholo’s aide apologises, retracts comment against Davido",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/im-sorry-okpebholos-aide-apologises-retracts-comment-against-davido",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T05:39:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/23/im-sorry-okpebholos-aide-apologises-retracts-comment-against-davido/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Senior Special Assistant on Digital Media to Edo State Governor, Mr Kassy Chukwu, has issued an apology to Nigerian music star Davido for his controversial remarks barring the singer from performing in the state. Chukwu's statement, made in a video posted on X on Saturday, also expressed regret to the people of Edo State, clarifying that his initial comments were personal and not authorized by the governor. The apology came after Chukwu took offense at comments attributed to Davido regarding the governor and his children. He explained that he posted the video as a personal matter, without any government approval or request. Chukwu extended his apology directly to Okpebholo, acknowledging that his remarks could have caused embarrassment to the governor. This incident followed the release of a video by Chukwu warning Davido that he was banned from entering Edo State. However, the Edo State Government swiftly disavowed this statement.",
  "summary": "Mr Kassy Chukwu, the Senior Special Assistant on Digital Media to Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, has apologised to Nigerian music star, Davido over his controversial remarks barring the singer from performing in the state. In a video posted on X, Saturday, Chukwu also apologised to the people of Edo State, stating that his earlier […] ‘I’m sorry’ – Okpebholo’s aide apologises, retracts…",
  "key_points": [
    "Kassy Chukwu, Digital Media aide, apologizes for barring Davido from performing in Edo State.",
    "Chukwu clarifies remarks were personal and not authorized by Governor.",
    "Apology extends to Edo State people and Okpebholo, acknowledging potential embarrassment."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The aide's retraction and apology suggest a damage control effort, distancing the Edo State Governor from his aide's personal remarks and potentially salvaging Davido's reputation in the state.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}