A public apology has been issued by Bashir El Rufai to Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, following a previous social media comment that described him as “spineless.”

In the statement, the writer expressed deep regret over the remark, acknowledging that it was made in poor judgment. The post described the comment as a “reckless tweet” and admitted that it did not reflect their true feelings toward the Vice President.

The apology also highlighted a strong sense of respect and admiration for Shettima, noting that the earlier statement was inconsistent with that view. By addressing the issue publicly, the writer sought to take responsibility and clear any misunderstanding caused by the comment.

Public apologies like this continue to show how individuals are becoming more mindful of their words on social media, especially when it involves public figures and national leaders.