Mercy Isoyip, also known as Descushiel, an actress, rapper, and singer who garbled the national anthem during recitation, has been “pardoned” by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
Descushiel, dressed in a police costume for the occasion, mangled stanzas of the national anthem at a conference and retreat for top police officers in Owerri, the Imo state capital, last Monday.
A video of her rendition had Hope Uzodinma, governor of Imo state, and other guests in the hall looking in astonishment.
The video has subsequently gone viral on social media platforms.
Descushiel later apologised to the public and the police institution for incorrectly citing the anthem lyrics during the public event.
In a post on X, on Sunday, the NPF said Descushiel has been pardoned.
“To Err is Human,” the police wrote.
“NPF Pardons Mercy Isoyip aka Descushiel after Actress Muddled up National Anthem Lyrics. Pledges Continual Support for Youthful Crafts.”
Speaking at an event, Kayode Egbetokun, inspector-general of police, said the actress may have been affected by stage fright considering the crowd of dignitaries who were present at the event.
He said Descushiel should be given another opportunity to recite the national anthem at a public gathering.
