Ebonyi South Senator Prof. Okorie Ani has appealed to Ebonyians to re-elect him to the Senate in 2027, saying he entered the National Assembly as a “poor man” and has been trying to find his feet.
The APC lawmaker made the appeal while speaking to supporters ahead of the 2027 election, explaining that his background as a university professor meant he was not known for affluence before entering politics.
“Some of the things I have not been able to do may have been as a result of my inability. I went to the Senate as a common professor (teacher) We are not known for affluence. I went there as a pøor man, and all this while, I have been trying to find my feet. I am sure that if I go back, I must have found my feet.”
His statement has sparked reactions online, with Nigerians questioning his explanation and mocking the idea of needing another term to “find his feet”.
@omonaija_o: My God 😂😂😂 This is the funniest politician in Nigeria. Go back home and find your feet!
@Overcomers56631: Just imagine the kind of people we have as policy and thought leaders in this country. No wonder we’re not making any meaningful progress in our national life.
@BaronGotze: Who collect him feet?
@Charlichy: Legodu ewu nke a
@ObaRoyal8f7e: You are a failure simple thank God you admitted it, no more second chance for a criminal
@JVeebrand: So now they’re begging the people 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@cvickright: Imagine what this man is saying as the only thing he’s bringing to the table as a way to reelect him, so bad.
@Agulee_: Professorship common? Chai idiots in Nigeria will succeed in destroying everything. 😭
@Cbayo09: Normally if Nigeria Na Mexico or Columbia, a lot of this politicians won’t have the effontery to come in the midst of men and be spilling jargons like this!!. Dem no born dem well! Foolss
@bousficker: They actually clapped for him after he said that ? Ndi Ebonyi, una need to buckle up oo.
@IamKennedyJr: Those fools clapping for him supposed to be executed at that spot, they deserve more punishment than the senator
@cupid4cool: lol we have clowns 🤡 leading us
@BekeChinwendu: Since you couldn’t find your feet in 4 years then go back home and sit down
@otakerioghenero: Run away from anything called APC. 😂
@Edisonokojie1: They should not allow him to go back. He is definitely not a good person.
@IsiNgwere: Who brought yorugba politics to Igbo land 😂
@Arinze_Emma9: Nothing good can come out from APC wallahi
@Foxyblueu: You were ‘finding your feet’ in the Senate? The common man is begging for food daily. This is why we’re tired of these elites.
@james_abaa123: Instead of saying you are sharing the money with Dave.
@BigSamyb1: I finally had a productive day that didn’t leave me drained.
