Rochas Okorocha Recitation Of Qur’anic Verse Sparks Controversy

A video of Senator Rochas Okorocha reciting a verse from the Qur’an, seeking the support of Nigerians to elect him President has surfaced.

Naija News recalls that Okorocha had declared his intention to contest the 2023 presidency under the banner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in a letter addressed to the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan.

While declaring his presidential aspiration, Okorocha said he is a candidate for justice, according to Allah’s command in Surah An-Nahl 16:90.

Surah An-Nahl 16:90 reads: “Surely Allah enjoins justice, kindness and the doing of good to kith and kin,”

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However, the recitation of the verse drew criticism from the public, who said that the eyes of Nigerians were wide open and would no longer be deceived.

Nigerians react

@bossmuhadan said: “Abeg who directed the trending video of Rochas Okorocha reciting a verse of the Quran? His campaign team thoughFace with tears of joy. So sad people are woke now.”

@OhizeYaks said: “quoting the holy Quran in his declaration of his Presidential ambition.
Politics on the rise again!
#Only in Nigeria politicians will use religion to campaign for their selfish interest.”

@showunmiemmanu1 said: “Presidential campaign no easy oo Na so Okorocha turn to Alfa over night even dey quote Quran.”

@ahanaonuCnkem said: “This Rochas Okorocha official declaration on Arise TV is funny to me. He even quoted a verse from the Quran IN ARABIC!. This my brother too get sweet mouth”

@officialTeeq said “Even Tinubu wey be Muslim sef no fit quote Quran like Okorocha”