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Monday, 16 October 2017

Giant statue of Jacob Zuma unveiled by Rochas Okorocha in Owerri sparks outrage


Imo state governor Rochas Okorocha yesterday unveiled a giant statue of South Africa president Jacob Zuma in Owerri Imo state.
Zuma is on a two day visit to Owerri, Imo State, South East Nigeria. He was
confered a traditional chieftaincy title by the state governor, a road was named after him and then, a statue of him unveiled in Owerri city.
Governor Okorocha also conferred on President Zuma, the Imo Merit Award, the highest award in the State conferred on distinguished personalities who have made a difference in the development of their communities and to humanity.
This has triggered fierce reactions from Imo state indigenes, Nigerians who took to social media to vent their disappointment and anger.
The visit of President Zuma, according to Imo State government, is for the signing of an MoU between Rochas Foundation with the Zuma Foundation.
Below are some of the reactions from Imo indigenes on social media:

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