Femi Fani-Kayode has apologized to Daily Trust journalist, Eyo Charles for using the word “Stupid” on him during a press conference in Calabar, Cross River State.

The former minister of aviation took to Twitter on Wednesday to express his regret following the bitter outburst.

Fani-Kayode also apologized for his harsh statement, tendering apologizes to others who felt bad over the incident.

He wrote, “I met with my advisors & I wish to say the following. I hereby withdraw the word “stupid” which I used in my encounter with a journalist in Calabar. I have many friends in the media who I offended by losing my cool & using such words. I hereby express my regret for doing so.

“…I would never seek to physically harm a journalist. For the last 30 years, I have defended & worked with journalists & fought for the right of freedom of expression. I am also very close to many in that profession. I would be the last to seek to disparage those that are.

“…honorable and noble within its ranks. I hope that this will assuage the pain and anger of anyone that was hurt or offended by this ugly episode. I have now put this matter behind me and moved on. Now my tour of the South continues. Moving to another state today!” he expressed.

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