We Are Sorry Mummy’ – Cute Abiola Issues Public Apology to Patience Jonathan Over Past Mockery

Akahi News reports that popular Nigerian skit maker Cute Abiola has issued a public apology to former First Lady Patience Jonathan over the mockery she suffered in the past when she spoke passionately about insecurity and kidnappings in Nigeria. Akahi News gathered that the comedian took to his Instagram page to express remorse, sharing a photo of the former First Lady and reflecting on how time has vindicated her concerns.

Back when Dame Patience Jonathan was in office, she often showed visible distress whenever there were reports of kidnapping and violence. Her emotional reactions were frequently mocked on social media. Critics called her dramatic. Others dismissed her as attention-seeking. But now, with insecurity still ravaging many parts of the country, Cute Abiola says many Nigerians see her past reactions differently. They now understand her responses as genuine concern for victims and their families – not as a sign of weakness. But why did it take so long for people to realise? That is the question the comedian’s apology raises.

The Mockery Then: A First Lady Who Cared Was Ridiculed

During her husband’s administration, Patience Jonathan was often in the news for her emotional outbursts over national issues. Akahi News learnt that whenever kidnappings or violent attacks made headlines, she would speak out passionately, sometimes in tears, calling for action and praying for victims. But instead of applauding her empathy, many Nigerians turned her into a meme.

Social media was unkind. Comedians, skit makers, and ordinary citizens made jokes at her expense. Her tears were called fake. Her prayers were labelled performative. She was accused of seeking attention rather than genuinely caring. Cute Abiola admitted that he was among those who participated in the mockery. Now, he says he regrets it.

He pointed out that with insecurity still affecting parts of the country today, many people now understand her past reactions differently. The kidnapping crisis has only worsened. Victims spend months in captivity. Families are torn apart. And the emotional toll is real. Perhaps Patience Jonathan was not being dramatic. Perhaps she was simply a mother who understood the pain of losing a child to violence.

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The Apology: ‘We Are Sorry Mummy’

Cute Abiola’s apology was simple but heartfelt. He did not try to justify the past mockery. He simply owned up to the error and expressed regret. “We are sorry mummy,” he wrote, addressing the former First Lady directly. He thanked her for having the courage to speak up at a time when doing so attracted ridicule rather than respect.

That apology matters for several reasons. First, it shows growth. The comedian who once laughed at Patience Jonathan has now matured enough to recognise his mistake. Second, it reflects a broader shift in public consciousness. Many Nigerians who once mocked her are now asking themselves: was she right all along? Third, it is a rare instance of a public figure admitting fault without being forced to do so by scandal or backlash.

Akahi News gathered that reactions to the apology have been mixed. Some praised Cute Abiola for his humility and honesty. Others said the apology came too late – that the damage had already been done. Still others questioned whether Patience Jonathan herself would accept the apology or even respond. As of the time of this report, the former First Lady has not issued any statement.

The Broader Lesson: Empathy Should Never Be Mocked

The apology highlights a troubling pattern in Nigerian society: the tendency to mock empathy, vulnerability, and emotional expression. When a leader cries for the suffering of citizens, they are called weak. When they pray for victims, they are called performative. When they speak passionately, they are called dramatic. What does it say about a society that ridicules those who care?

Akahi News believes that the mockery of Patience Jonathan was not just about her. It was about a culture that confuses toughness with leadership. Many Nigerians have been conditioned to expect their leaders to be stoic, emotionless, and unshaken – even when the nation is bleeding. But is that healthy? Is that even humane?

The insecurity crisis that Patience Jonathan worried about has not gone away. If anything, it has worsened. Kidnappings are now a daily occurrence. Bandits terrorise communities with impunity. And the current administration is struggling to contain the violence. In hindsight, her tears were not misplaced. They were prophetic. And the nation is now reaping the consequences of ignoring her warnings.

Insecurity Then and Now: A Crisis That Refuses to End

When Patience Jonathan was First Lady from 2010 to 2015, kidnapping was already a growing menace. The Chibok girls were abducted in 2014. Boko Haram was at its peak. Communities in the North-East were under siege. She spoke out. She visited victims. She wept publicly. And she was mocked.

Today, kidnapping has spread to every zone of the country. The North-West is under the grip of bandits. The South-East has seen waves of abductions. Even the Federal Capital Territory is not immune. Akahi News had earlier reported that the government has deployed military forces, negotiated with bandits, and spent billions on security. Yet the kidnappings continue. Perhaps those who mocked Patience Jonathan should have been listening instead.

Cute Abiola’s apology is a small step. But it raises a larger question: will other Nigerians who mocked her also apologise? Will the comedians who turned her tears into jokes admit that they were wrong? Will the social media users who called her dramatic now acknowledge that her concern was genuine? That is unlikely. But it is not impossible.

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What Patience Jonathan’s Response Could Be

The former First Lady has not responded to Cute Abiola’s apology. She may choose to ignore it. She may accept it gracefully. Or she may use the opportunity to speak about insecurity once again – reminding Nigerians that she saw this coming years ago. Given her history of direct, unfiltered communication, a response is possible.

Akahi News understands that Patience Jonathan has largely stayed out of the public eye since leaving office. She occasionally makes appearances at events or issues statements, but she is no longer the frequent media presence she once was. An apology from a popular skit maker might draw her back into the spotlight – if only briefly.

One cannot help but imagine her reaction. Would she be bitter? Would she be gracious? Would she use the moment to educate? Based on her past behaviour, she might say something like: “I told you so. But I forgive you.” That would be both classy and pointed. And it would remind Nigerians that empathy is not weakness. It is foresight.

A Final Word: Learning from the Past

The apology from Cute Abiola is a reminder that public figures are human beings. They make mistakes. They say things they regret. But they also have the capacity to grow and apologise. That is worth acknowledging. However, the deeper lesson is for all Nigerians: stop mocking people who show empathy. Stop ridiculing leaders who cry for the suffering of citizens. Stop turning pain into punchlines.

Insecurity is not a joke. Kidnapping is not a meme. The tears of a mother – even a First Lady – are not content for skits. If we had listened to Patience Jonathan years ago, perhaps we would be in a different place today. Perhaps we would have taken kidnapping more seriously. Perhaps we would have invested more in security. Perhaps lives would have been saved.

Akahi News salutes Cute Abiola for his courage in apologising. We also salute Dame Patience Jonathan for her courage in speaking up when it was unpopular to do so. And we urge all Nigerians: the next time a leader shows emotion over the suffering of citizens, do not mock. Listen. Because they may be seeing something you refuse to see.