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Civil Society Group Condemns Okorocha For Erecting Giant Statue Of ‘Corrupt’ Zuma In Imo
Governor of Imo State, Rochas Owelle Okorocha has been heavily criticized for erecting the statue of President Jacob Zuma of South Africa in the state.
Okorocha over the weekend put up a statue in honour of Zuma, after hosting him in the ‘eastern heartland.”
For erecting a “giant” sculpture of the South African leader “in a conspicuous place in Owerri”, a civil society organisation, the Civil Society Network against Corruption, criticised Okorocha, including its displeasure at the ordering an Imo ruler to bestow a traditional title on Zuma.
In a statement by the organisation’s Chairman, Olanrewaju Suraju, wrongness of Okorocha’s action of honouring Zuma who had been indicted on various charges bordering on corruption in South Africa in that manner.
CSNAC said, “Zuma has been found guilty of corruption by courts in South Africa and has been ordered to refund the $500,000.00 stolen from the public treasury to expand his private house to accommodate his many wives.”
Condemning the treatment accorded Zuma by Okorocha, the group said the governor’s action is against the All Progressives Congress, APC’s mandate to fight corruption.
The group said, “Is Governor Okorocha not aware that Mr. Zuma has also been indicted for allowing an Indian family to influence the appointment of his cabinet members?
“In asking President Zuma to address officials of the Imo State Government, is Governor Okorocha not aware that the people of South Africa are currently demanding the resignation of a leader who has allegedly brought shame and dishonour to the country of Nelson Mandela?
“Is the APC governor not aware that South Africans are marching on the streets to demand ‘Zuma Must Go’ over his corrupt practices?”
Christopher Ochini
October 16, 2017 at 3:05 pm
Good
Ejike Okol
October 16, 2017 at 2:12 pm
Show me your friend and I will tell you whom you are corrupt
Clemson Iyke
October 16, 2017 at 12:47 pm
but is that man insane? what for? is he carrying coconut brain or the brain of a goat? This man seriously needs a second slap from the spirit world
Obinna Kingsley
October 16, 2017 at 12:12 pm
that statue must go down, just wait let me book my flight ticket, I’ll personally bring it down.
Chika Harry
October 16, 2017 at 12:09 pm
People can explain Mandela’s statue than Zuma. What about Dr Samuel Mbakwe, The next statue is buhari just watch
Emeka Ibeawuchi
October 16, 2017 at 12:02 pm
I don’t understand the rationale behind this because it is baseless. With all these xenophobia to Nigerian since his regime, this sound ridiculous
Godknows Reuben
October 16, 2017 at 12:01 pm
Another wasted resources
Henry Don Real
October 16, 2017 at 11:58 am
Bring it down
Jerom Chisom Paul
October 16, 2017 at 11:52 am
What is the significant and benefits of these?
Nnenna Christian
October 16, 2017 at 11:40 am
OKOROCHA is the most stupid and senseless Governor ever in Zoo Nigeria. How can a reasonable person promote some one who kills his brothers daily basis in his Country?,,IT IS ONLY A FOOLISH MAN CAN DO WHAT OKOROCHA JUST DID.
Chris John
October 16, 2017 at 11:01 am
GOD bless this civil society group for saying this particular truth
Lordson Ugochukwu
October 16, 2017 at 10:53 am
Imo state is now a state of prostitutes and HIV people
Chris Njoku
October 16, 2017 at 11:49 am
Mr Rochas Okoroocha action in erecting a statue of Mr Jacob Zuma of South Africa is a pre lude to asking for asking Zuma for political asylum. For the avoidance of doubt. Mr Okorocha, That wont wash ok .
Kelvin Ikiogha Ebidah
October 16, 2017 at 10:38 am
brainless igbo mad man
Tony Oyeh
October 16, 2017 at 10:33 am
Yeah that’s all nigerians always get. Condemned, criticize and investigate nothing else. Nigerians are full of dramas
Onyemaechi Tony
October 16, 2017 at 10:31 am
Birds of the same feathers flock together.