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One rumour that continues to trail actress Nkiru
Sylvanus, is that she is Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha’s mistress.
This rumour has refused to go away because of the several appointments
the fair-skinned actress has gotten under the Governor’s administration
even though she is from Enugu State.
In this interview with Leadership newspaper, the actress explains her
relationship with ‘Owelle’, as the governor is fondly called by his
admirers. Read below:
What have you been up to lately especially since the premiere of your much acclaimed film, The Voice?
I’ve been busy with a couple of other movie projects since then. Of
course, you know that entertainment is my first love. So it’s always
dear to my heart; you can never let go of your first love. I’m working
seriously, so you are going to hear from me soonest. I’ve got a couple
of projects lined up for the year, but as you know, it’s the election
season and there is a kind of lull. But trust me, as soon as we get over
the election fever, I’ll swing into action.
You were the Special Adviser (AS) Lagos Affairs, to the
government of Imo State, SA on public affairs and now the Director
General, Imo Film Academy, what do you think are the chances of the
governor in the coming election?
The chances of His Excellency Anayo Owelle Rochas Okorocha are
non-negotiable. In fact, there’s no other candidate as far as Imo people
are concerned. This is a man that has come to be adored by the people
of Imo state. He has achieved way more than any governor that has led
Imo state in the past. His works speak for him and the people of Imo
know that Rochas Okorocha is a man that represents progress. Imo state
has moved forward under him, the state has developed in all
ramifications. From health to education, infrastructure to empowerment
and what have you! So, Imo people definitely want the governor back
because they don’t want to go backward. Rochas Okorocha within a short
period has taken Imo people miles ahead. They are now proud of their
state.
In most of your interviews, you’ve always expressed
passionate views about the governor. It was even rumoured that you were
dating him. What can you say?
Rumours are what they are, baseless rumours! The governor is my boss,
but it will be unfair to see something good and not mention it. I speak
passionately about him all the time, because of his good works, his
belief and his passion for positive change. This is a man whom the
people of Imo generally love for his good works. Since Okorocha became
governor, the number of dualised road networks has increased, creation
of new access roads are uncountable, while old dilapidated roads have
been repaired and rural roads are uncountable. Positive impacts have
also been made in the rehabilitation of public utilities, health,
agriculture, youth empowerment, infrastructure improvements, etc. I can
list his achievements from now till tomorrow and it won’t end.
But where do you think these negative rumours are coming from?
They are all lies. Propaganda fueled by those who are enemies of the
state. They’ve realised that Okorocha’s achievements cannot be faulted
and so resorted to propaganda by trying to massively misinform the
people about his person. Another disappointing aspect is how people are
sacrificing good governance and credibility for religious bias. Even
some men who are religious leaders are now pitching their tents with
different politicians because of selfish gains and have joined in
fuelling political propaganda across the country. We face the same issue
here in Imo State. Where is the love of God in all of this? It’s
disappointing that discrimination has entered and taken root in
Christendom.
But can we really separate religion from politics?
It’s not about separating religion from politics now. The problem is
that churches are now involving themselves in partisan politics; one
would begin to wonder how it got this bad. I know churches as a place
where we live it all for God but what went wrong? Nigeria is a religious
country and there is no way you can insist on a particular religion
only being in power. I hear some pastors say “we can’t vote for a
Muslim; we must vote a Christian,” my question is, when will that end?
How do they intend to achieve that always? Or is it just for now? APC
has a Muslim-Christian ticket, PDP has Christian-Muslim candidates, so
what’s the confusion here? And after PDP’s four years more, that is if
they get it, under their arrangement, power goes back to the north, what
next? I think we should pray more for the unity of this country.
Religious war is such that never ends and we do not want to go there. We
shouldn’t allow these power hungry politicians destroy the church and
this country. My advice to Nigerians is to look before you leap, think
before you act or talk. While Christ tarries, let us try to love our
neighbours as we love ourselves! That’s the word of God and love is the
greatest of all.
What’s your opinion about the shift in dates of the 2015 election?
For me, it was a huge disappointment because by now, the nation would
have left the corridor of uncertainty to the path of moving forward.
The postponement is a big setback for the nation and democracy but
anything for the peace and progress of Nigeria is okay! So we patiently
await the holding of elections on the new dates.
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