Governor Eric Greitens is issuing an apology about an extramarital affair he admitted to having in 2015.

The apology was issued yesterday (Tuesday) on Facebook. In Greitens post he states “Before I was elected Governor, I made a mistake.

“It was a personal mistake, and I am sorry.

Greitens went on to ask forgiveness from the people of Missouri.

The apology comes as several Missouri Lawmakers are asking for Greitens resignation.