The South-African President, Jacob Zuma was on a visit to Imo State over the weekend and he was conferred with a chieftaincy title.

As a fallout of the story, the Imo State Governor, Rochas Okororocha erected a 250-meter statue of the South African President in Owerri, the Imo state capital. It did not seem to go well with so many Nigerians.

The statue received a lot of backlash on Twitter. Here are some of the comments:

Those Crying about Jacob Zuma statue!
Rochas said i should tell you that 6 more statues are still coming oh! ??? pic.twitter.com/1Oe0Z8f1ng

— MR. maQmillian ? (@ArchitectMaQ) October 15, 2017

Another look at Zuma’s statute.if this gesture will end Xenophobic attacks on Nigerians (90% IBOs) in SA,
then its not a bad idea

— Doyin (@doyinokupe) October 16, 2017

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

N600 million on a Christmas tree.

27 cakes 4 his 55th.

N520m on a statue 4 SA Pre. Zuma.

But pensioners in his state are dying of hunger. pic.twitter.com/K4PQZkjiZ9

— Adetutu Balogun (@Tutsy22) October 15, 2017

The shocking Canonization of South African symbol of corruption Jacob Zuma in Imo-State Nigeria.

— Kayode Ogundamisi (@ogundamisi) October 15, 2017

Even Jacob Zuma’s statue isn’t impressed with this pic.twitter.com/JpjKwwvMzw

— Chris ???? (@spy_da) October 16, 2017

Photo 1 is Jacob Zuma statue in South Africa, precisely his home town while
Photo 2 is the statue of Zuma in Nigeria, Imo State. pic.twitter.com/TJnb4NKSDH

— Omobolanle Cole?? (@bolanle_cole) October 16, 2017

Rochas’ statue of Zuma in Imo State is a sad celebration of mediocrity in Leadership but perhaps an indication of where he hides his loot.

— Demola Olarewaju (@DemolaRewaju) October 15, 2017

South Africa to Zuma: You are terribly corrupt Jacob Zuma. You need to go!
Nigeria to Zuma: I knew there was something special about you??♥️ pic.twitter.com/qhvhq1vmtz

— Elnathan John (@elnathan_john) October 15, 2017

– 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

— #9jaWitches ??? (@badgalmaddie_) October 15, 2017

Nigerians are murdered by South African security forces every day yet the clown in Imo state builds a statue in honor of Pres. Zuma.

Igbos are murdered by Nigerian security forces every day yet that same clown in Imo state continues worship @MBuhari.

Slavery is a curse!

— Femi Fani-Kayode (@realFFK) October 15, 2017

Just when you thought you’ve seen it all, you see a Nigerian Governor erecting a statue for Jacob Zuma while owing his state workers salary.

— Josh I (@sire_liljosh) October 15, 2017

@Omojuwa While Rochas was unveiling Zuma statue, Wike led Rivers exco to Spain to watch La liga.

— Oladapo Hassan (@Daspocute) October 15, 2017

Is Jacob Zuma helping Rochas Okorocha of Imo State Launder Money? Hmmmmm, I am digging!

— Jackson Ude (@jacksonpbn) October 15, 2017