‘I don’t intend to let you down’ – Phyna makes U-turn on abortion stance

<p>Former Big Brother Naija reality show winner, Ijeoma Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has tendered an apology to the general public over her offensive statement on abortion.</p>, <p>Phyna had been under fire for recently stating that “There’s no woman that can say she hasn’t done abortion once or twice”.</p>, <p>Her statement which didn’t sit well with many netizens, was widely criticized by thousands of Nigerians on social media including her celebrity colleagues.</p>, <p>However, retracting her words in a statement released on her page, the reality star noted that she was misunderstood by the public.</p>, <p>“Good day to all and sundry, I am Josephina Otabor a.k.a Phyna and I write this statement to address the issues concerning my interview about a very sensitive topic and I inaccurately suggested “all” women have engaged in it.</p>, <p>“Firstly, I will like to address the fact that in as much as I was misunderstood, I didn’t mean to project it on every female gender. I will never encourage abortion.</p>, <p>“I admit that I was being too expressive in the heat of the interview hence my assertions. I will reiterate that abortion is not a thing I stand for and I should not be seen in that light and I admit to all mistakes made.</p>, <p>“I want to use this medium to thank my fans, family and friends for their constant love and support, I don’t intend to let you down.Thank you, Phyna.”</p>