In This Country, You Can Get Arrested for Saying ‘Sorry’

Imagine a world where saying “sorry” is a crime. Not a joke. Not a prank. A real, punishable offense. If this law existed in Nigeria, half the population would be in jail before noon.

Because let’s be honest—Nigerians apologize for everything. Step on someone’s foot? “Sorry.” Someone steps on YOUR foot? “Ah, sorry!” Even when you’re the victim, you must still dash them small sorry to keep the peace.

But in one country, saying that little five-letter word could land you in serious wahala. Welcome to Canada, where uttering “sorry” in the wrong situation could cost you big time.

Canada’s Anti-Sor****ry Law—Wait, What?!

Canada has something called the Apology Act, which basically says: If you say ‘sorry’ after an accident, it does NOT mean you’re guilty. Why? Because Canadians say “sorry” so much that their courts had to clarify that it doesn’t count as an admission of fault. In other words, Canadians apologize so often that the government had to pass a law to protect them from themselves.

But here’s where it gets wild—if you’re in a legal situation and you say “sorry” the wrong way, you could still get into trouble. For example, in serious disputes, a poorly timed “sorry” could be twisted into an admission of guilt. Imagine apologizing out of habit and suddenly—boom—you owe someone millions in damages.

What If This Law Came to Nigeria?

Let’s be honest—Nigeria would shut down immediately. We say “sorry” as often as we breathe. If Naija had Canada’s anti-sorry law, here’s what would happen:

• Market women would collapse. How do you bargain without apologizing every five seconds? “Madam, this tomato is too expensive! Sorry, but I can’t buy it at that price.” Jail.
• Lagos conductors would go extinct. No more “Sorry, no change.” Now, you must stand your ground and fight for your N100 balance like a warrior.
• Your mum would NEVER forgive you. “So, you mean you can’t say sorry to me? In my house?” At this point, just start packing your bags. Because if “sorry” is illegal, Nigerian parents will make you serve a life sentence at home.
• Church ushers would malfunction. “Sorry, this seat is taken.” BANNED. Now what? Just aggressively point at the chair?

Basically, the whole country would be in shambles. Nigeria runs on sorry. Take it away, and we’re left with chaos, confusion, and unpaid debts.

But What If Nigeria Did the Opposite?

Now, let’s flip the script. What if Nigeria made it illegal NOT to say sorry? Picture this:

• You accidentally bump into someone and don’t say sorry? Pay a fine of ₦50K on the spot.
• Someone serves you bad food at a restaurant, and they don’t say sorry? Automatic refund + extra plate for free.
• Your boss stresses you out and doesn’t say sorry? You get the rest of the day off, no questions asked.
• Wizkid must apologize publicly every time he delays an album. “Sorry for the wait” must come with a free concert.

Tell me this isn’t the law we actually need.

Final Thoughts

Canada might be out here regulating “sorry,” but Nigeria could never. We apologize for things that don’t even concern us. We apologize to ATMs when they swallow our cards. We apologize when we’re the victims. Sorry is our unofficial currency.

So, dear lawmakers, if you’re reading this—don’t even think about it. Let’s keep our “sorry” culture alive. In fact, just to be safe, let me say it now—sorry for anything I might have said in this article. 🚶🏾‍♂️💨

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