Arise News anchor, Rufai Oseni, has apologised to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, after watching the full video from the party's Lagos town hall meeting.
Rufai had earlier criticised the party over claims that members refused to render the new national anthem at the event.
However, in a fresh post on his verified X handle on Sunday, the broadcaster said all his earlier commentary on the matter is now invalid after he saw clear evidence that the new anthem was actually rendered at the meeting.
"All my commentary is invalid now that I have seen the video that the new national anthem was rendered at the NDC Lagos town hall. Sorry NDC," Oseni said.
He also called on others who castigated the NDC over the anthem controversy to do the same and tender an apology.
According to him, it is only fair for those who attacked the party based on incomplete clips to correct themselves now that the full video has emerged.
The anthem row had generated heated reactions in the last few days, with some critics accusing the NDC and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, of disrespecting national symbols.
The party had however maintained that the new anthem was sung, and accused opponents of circulating edited clips to mislead the public.
National anthem saga: 'I was wrong, sorry NDC' - Rufai Oseni apologises after watching full video