‘Imo should destroy his statue’… Twitter reacts to Zuma’s resignation

February 15, 2018 1:00 pm

Nigerians have been reacting to the resignation of President Jacob Zuma of South Africa.

Zuma stepped down following pressure from the ruling African National Congress (ANC).

Last year, Rochas Okorocha, governor of Imo state, honoured Zuma by erecting a statue in his honour.

Although he was criticsed over this, Okorocha defended his action. However, critics are back in action following Zuma’s exit.

Below are some reactions on Twitter:

It is such a shame that the Gov of Imo used the scarce state fund to erect the statue of Jacob Zuma for our children to look up to. No misgovernace is worse than obfuscation of the moral compass of our young ones.@segalink

— Pontifex Popularem (@EmekaMakata) February 14, 2018
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Jacob Zuma resigns! Huge!! An African President forced to resign by his ruling party around corruption allegations! His peers around continent in confusion; corruption allegations repeated often enough usually cause removal of presidential term limits instead!

— John Githongo (@johngithongo) February 15, 2018

Like Thambo Mbeki before him, Jacob Zuma will have many roles and duties in Africa; the shit hole continent, including but not limited to being an election observer in Kenya. After all, this where the very best is found or send.

— Nelson Havi (@NelsonHavi) February 15, 2018

If the #BreakingNews from South Africa is true and #JacobZuma has indeed resigned then, #RochasOkorocha will not be happy with #ANC and #SouthAfrica . #ZumaResigns #Pretoria pic.twitter.com/hvglCgHJOS
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— Sewuese Bem (@SewuBem) February 14, 2018

#OscarPretorius and #JacobZuma will go down in history as the only two people in the world who spoiled our#Valentine day.

— Azanian 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 (@Phokane_Ngwato) February 14, 2018
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Now that Jacob Zuma has resigned as SA President, can Rochas Okorocha of Imo see how stupid he was for that useless statue. 🤷🏽‍♂️
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— Satle-073∆ (@SlimmD15) February 15, 2018

One positive aspect concerning the #JacobZuma era & resignation saga is that by the time it's all over, SA would have tested the metal of its constitution, strength of its parliament, independence of the judiciary & courage of its media. To that end JZ was "good" for democracy

— Lerato Mbele (@mbele_lnb) February 14, 2018

Ten years after he engineered the recall of #ThaboMbeki, #JacobZuma suddenly sees the injustice of it all.#ZumaExit

— Justice Malala (@justicemalala) February 14, 2018

History will not be kind to Rochas Okorocha.

How do you erect a statue in honor of a man that is regarded as the most corrupt person ever to rule South Africa?

What has Jacob Zuma contributed to Africa except more corruption?

Nigeria: Honoring Corruption

— Peter Obi first son (@b_pastor1) February 15, 2018

https://twitter.com/Tebza_NC/status/963881371545620480

Couldn’t be happier waking up hearing that #JacobZuma has been kicked out! Now let’s put him in jail for ever! Gonna be a good day! 🇿🇦 🙌🏻

— Mike Rhodes (@MikeRhodes7) February 15, 2018

"Jacob Zuma of South Africa resigns": another Okorocha's statue loses relevance!

— Olóyè T.D Esq (@BolanleCole) February 14, 2018

After all the political uncertainty this week and #JacobZuma resigning, waking up to the sound of rain this morning was welcomed! It's like the rain is washing away all the weeks madness, to clear the way to shine a ray of sunshine on our beloved country. ☺

— Taryn Victor (@TarynVictor) February 15, 2018

Rochas Okorocha be thinking: “Now that Jacob Zuma has resigned, maybe I should replace his statue with Lolu’s”#BBNaija #TeamLoto

SMS: VOTE Loto
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— Dami Ayodele (@fitnfabdami) February 15, 2018

Make no doubt #JacobZuma was a passionate singer, am gonna miss ur songs Cadre. 😔😔😔😔😔

— MADUMETŠA (@TeffuJoy) February 15, 2018

#JacobZuma continues to make his own unique history. Now he has united the ANC and the opposition, to remove an ANC President. #ZumaExit

— Thabiso TT Tema (@ThabisoTema) February 14, 2018

Watching #JacobZuma on SABC saying the ANC hasn’t told him what he’s done wrong. This doesn’t sound like the prelude to resignation….

— Lindsey Hilsum (@lindseyhilsum) February 14, 2018

Opposition parties are in love with #JacobZuma, he is their key election ticket, if the #ANC leaves it to #MotionofNoConfidence, opposition will vote for him to stay in office and the ANC will suffer greatly in 2019. At least that should be one of the arguements in that meeting.

— Kgosiemang Phejane (@Donaldphejane) February 12, 2018

Waiting on the eulogy Rochas Okorocha will give to Jacob Zuma after all his latest or maybe last award as President was from Imo state government.

Lobatan! pic.twitter.com/HXoJhuYWde

— Chukwuemeka Azubuike (@zubidavies) February 15, 2018

Rochas Okorocha must be thinking of what to name the ministry he is going to create for Jacob Zuma, since his hero has now resigned. pic.twitter.com/gtwOhrX3nL

— Harvey (@akajoebass) February 15, 2018

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