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President Zuma has a crush in Nigeria, and it isn’t female!

By Editor
20 October 2017   |   3:04 am
Sir: Somewhere in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, a fancy statue of President Jacob Zuma poses in elegance, despite widespread condemnation of the romantic gesture by the Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha...

South African President Jacob Zuma. AFP PHOTO / STRINGER

Sir: Somewhere in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, a fancy statue of President Jacob Zuma poses in elegance, despite widespread condemnation of the romantic gesture by the Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha, who appears to be quite star-struck by the South African President.

To many people, President Zuma, doesn’t exactly possess the ‘Perfect Role Model’ skill set, following his back and forth romance with indictments and corruption allegations. Also, with the recurring xenophobic attacks in South Africa, the safety of Nigerians haven’t been particularly guaranteed. So, why Jacob Zuma?

As part of the welcome package from the Imo State governor, a road was named in honour of President Zuma, as well as the President being conferred with a chieftaincy title. In the absence of any known logical reason why Jacob Zuma should enjoy such unusual exaltation, perhaps, it will be safe to assume that Okorocha must have a deep crush on Zuma!

Nimi Princewill.

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