Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha, is certainly not the most popular politician in Nigeria, especially since he pulled what could be described as one of the biggest stunts of the year — erecting a statue of South Africa President Jacob Zuma in his state’s capital, Owerri.
Nigerians ranted and insulted, Okorocha spat back, particularly at popular Twitter influence Japheth Omujuwa, calling him “stupid” — although he later denied it, despite the evidence (he probably didn’t know Twitter never forgets).
https://twitter.com/GovernorRochas/status/920291638085332998
When it seemed people were finally getting over it, the governor, unrepentant as ever, went on another boastful rant, declaring that he would “erect as many of such structures as possible,” adding that he owes “no one apology.”
And, oh, Nigerians were not having it. See for yourself:
1.
Any gubernatorial candidate who promises to pull down that useless Statue will win the election. We are that mad. Rochas is a slowpoke. ?
— Kelvin Odanz (@KelvinOdanz) October 15, 2017
2.
Teacher: Define Stupidity?
Me: Rochas Okorocha spent 520m on South Africa's president; Jacob Zuma's statue in Imo State, Nigeria
Teacher: pic.twitter.com/KyyIDVI7ul
— Oba Of Nigeria (@UrbanCulture06) October 15, 2017
3.
– Jacob Zuma doesnt have a statue in SA
– Our past hero’s dont have a statue in SA
Rochas, Jacob Zuma, D statue & D road, y’all are mad ? pic.twitter.com/72cLXIuxOP
— Mad E'Leine ??♀️?? (@badgalmaddie_) October 15, 2017
4.
Abdulsalam: make you naa read oh
"Gov Rochas Okorocha just erected a statue of Jacob Zuma in Imo state"
OBJ & Shonekan: pic.twitter.com/druNTorhBZ
— Mr.┏̲O̶̲̅┓̲P ┏̲A̶̲̅┓ (@ogbeni_opa) October 15, 2017
5.
Rochas Okorocha should have just stayed a benevolent billionaire. A statue for Jacob Zuma is the height of insanity at a time like this.
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) October 15, 2017
6.
I know today is Sunday & this is probably wrong, but Rochas Okorocha is very mad for this statue of Jacob Zuma He built in Imo State pic.twitter.com/5O0JTIY48x
— King Jay (@TweeterActive_) October 15, 2017
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Rochas Okorocha: Imo state people hate this Jacob Zuma statue, let me build one for Nnamdi Azikiwe
His Inner mind: No, build one for Mugabe pic.twitter.com/aLNxaRgsQz
— FAVOUR ONYEOZIRI (GCFR) (@Rouvafe) October 15, 2017
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Lmao! Governor Rochas is not smiling ???? pic.twitter.com/SOnQ9VZneo
— www.KRAKS.co (@KraksTV) October 16, 2017
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How can I now win banter with South African guys when Rochas Okorocha already gave us strong L pic.twitter.com/UkgpZDiTP4
— Genius Joker NG ?? (@GeniusJokerNG) October 16, 2017
10.
'The Jacob Zuma statue is a waste of state funds'
Rochas: First of all, it's only the first of seven statues.
— Nnamdi (@The_Africanist) October 16, 2017
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How worse can it get?
Despite owing workers, Gov. Rochas spent 520M to erect statue of South African president Jacob Zuma in OwerriFunke! pic.twitter.com/slsSqhbjQc
— Wale Adetona (@iSlimfit) October 15, 2017
12.
Won't be suprised if Rochas Okorocha brings Jacob Zuma to Abuja and rename Zuma rock to Jacob Zuma rock.
— Ayodele (@dhe_Mechanic) October 15, 2017
13.
Nigerians: Governor Rochas Okorocha is owing civil servant salaries.
Jacob Zuma: And so ? pic.twitter.com/MsfqtvhNz4
— Mr.┏̲O̶̲̅┓̲P ┏̲A̶̲̅┓ (@ogbeni_opa) October 15, 2017
14.
Those Crying about Jacob Zuma statue!
Rochas said i should tell you that 6 more statues are still coming oh! ??? pic.twitter.com/1Oe0Z8f1ng— Amadi 'maQ' Martin ?? (@ArchitectMaQ) October 15, 2017
15.
https://twitter.com/SweetShantel/status/920018186438889472
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Rochas erected a statue of Jacob Zuma in Imo
This govt & making Nigeria a subject of international ridicule pic.twitter.com/wAx6o97Fxh
— Lérd Chigbọ ā (@itschigbo) October 15, 2017
17.
Honouring Zuma with the chieftancy can be overlooked
But the statue???
Unku Rochas it seems your dealer soaked the SK in vodka b4 u smoked
— DaT AkWa IbOm Gee??? (@ClintonViceB) October 16, 2017
18.
A new word has been added to the Oxford dictionary,
"Rochas Okorocha" means 'fool' or 'moron'. Eg: be wise and don't be a Rochas Okorocha. pic.twitter.com/AFz3klLXPp— Gaga ?? (@africangod_) October 17, 2017
19.
A Handshake from Rochas Okorocha Or
500 naira
Choose wisely…— Jogbodo Muyiwa.J.♊️ (@iamsnypa) October 19, 2017
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