I hate poverty, seeing me in a private jet shouldn’t be a big deal – Okorocha

Rochas Okorocha, the Governor of Imo State, has affirmed that there is no big deal for a government official to fly private jet.

Speaking with SaharaTV on Saturday, Okocorcha said he hated poverty and injustice, adding that anyone criticizing private jet owner was poor.

Speaking about the current economic state of Nigeria, and whether Governors across the country were responsible, Okorocha blamed former President Jonathan for leaving a “virtually empty” treasury for Buhari’s administration.

On why he’s been seen travelling around with his private jet even though there were rumors that he sold it, Okorocha responded by saying “that should not affect my private life. I hate poverty, I hate injustice. So seeing me in a private jet shouldn’t be a big deal.”

Governor Okorocha also took a soft bite on President Buhari over his ability to mediate in the war between APC politicians in the NASS.

“If you watch President Buhari, he is not really bringing himself or imposing anything. His neutrality is the cause of what you see today. The President has said that the National Assembly should take whoever they want as leaders, and at a particular point, the Party felt that the principles of zoning and equity should now begin here (at the National Assembly) so that everyone feels part of the nation,” Okorocha said.