Senator Shehu Sani Apologizes To Ill Veteran Actor's Family For Posting His photos

Senator Shehu Sani has tendered an apology to the family of renowned actor, Kasimu Yero after posting of insensitive pictures of the actor, who is battling with an undisclosed illness on Sunday.

The senator representing Kaduna Central, had on Sunday, shared photos of the actor in shorts exposing his frail body on social media.

Kasimu Yero on Tuesday denied soliciting for public support and also expressed shock over how his picture was shared by the lawmaker.

Shehu Sani in his apology to the family issued by his aide Suleiman Ahmed said;

"The attention of Distinguish Senator Shehu Sani has been drawn to a statement credited to some members of the family of Alhaji Kasimu Yaro over the visit of the Senator to his residence at Marafa Kaduna on June 11, 2017. 

The visit was conducted with two journalists from Rariya and Daily Trust and in the presence of one of Kasimu Yaro’s daughter."

Sani who apologized to the family said:

"The Senator wishes to reiterate that the visit was not meant to ridicule the family of Alhaji Kasimu Yaro or belittle their responsibility and catering of him, in this regard, we wish to apologize to the family if the visit had portrayed them in a bad light."