Prior to the 2nd of October, 2015, Diezani Alison-Madueke was famous for the right reasons – as Nigeria’s first female Minister of Petroleum Resources, and the first female President of OPEC – she was a role model for the female gender. But the tides have changed; following her arrest in the UK, the woman once described as Nigeria’s most powerful woman, and one of the people changing the face of Africa has now been cast as a disgrace to Nigeria and women. Charged with siphoning about £13 billion, the former minister currently face charges of corruption and theft. As usual, Nigerians are celebrating her arrest, whilst creating the most interesting contents on social media.
From plain tweets, to photos, and memes, here are 30 reactions to the arrest of Diezani Alison-Madueke, aka Diezanionaire.
When Nigerians first heard the news …
Wait, what are you guys saying? They have arrested auntie Diezani? Ayyyyyy. Things about to get turnt!!
— Makida Moka (@TheMakidaMoka) October 2, 2015
She must not come back!
Dear UK, Thanks for arresting Diezani. Please, try her there and jail her there! Don’t send her back to us o! We dash you! Sincerely, +234😊
— Amina Ebele (@DeliciousAmina) October 2, 2015
£13 billion? Even the devil isn’t that rich.
If you use 1,000,000 people do ritual you no fit get #13BillionPounds where devil wan take get that kyn money?
— Samuel. (@HandsomeAmoeba) October 6, 2015
Yes, that October 1st memo … How could she not have gotten it?
I am not after anyone. Don’t fear me. But fear the consequences of your actions. ~ Buhari. Diezani didn’t get the memo. 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 — AS Aruwa (@MusadiqZ) October 2, 2015
Some Nigerians were sympathetic … But how do you raise funds for the fund holder?
Someone should please start a gofundme donation for Diezani’s defense. We will not allow her to be friendless in these trying times.
— Editi Effiòng (@EditiEffiong) October 2, 2015
She’s too pretty to be a thief, just look at her.
Diezani is innocent of all charges. How do I know? Does this look like a thief? pic.twitter.com/znLQIJHCuS — Editi Effiòng (@EditiEffiong) October 2, 2015
That sum of money will buy the world’s best football players. True story. https://twitter.com/BeatbyChordLess/status/651345847561682944 Well, @didiYargata, maybe she intends to … https://twitter.com/didiYargata/status/651793203130183682 No more Baba slow slow, it is now Baba Buhari, the witch hunter.
Some people will come and tell us now that Diezani Alison-Madueke’s arrest is witch-hunting. Abeg Buhari should hunt more witches biko.
— Dipo Awojide (@OgbeniDipo) October 2, 2015
Own a country? Emeka is a genius; why didn’t Diezani think of this?
But £13 billion pounds can buy an island, employ an army and run a country. Why would I have such an amount and be waiting on UK police?
— Emeka! (@GambinoTweets) October 5, 2015
She could follow the path of Ex Bayelsa’s governor Diepreye Alameighseya – Nigeria’s first political drag queen
https://twitter.com/TIMONIUM17/status/651779955941093376 But why will the former president Goodluck Jonathan have a high blood pressure over this?
When you hear Diezani has been arrested and she’s about to sing like a canary😎pic.twitter.com/EorDYK5jag — Homeland (@iamSeyiPeters) October 4, 2015
Ever read the scripture that says, “money answereth all things?” This Nigerian has a whole list, or rather, a seven point agenda. https://twitter.com/Chydee/status/651134686412976128 Loyal to who?
Diezani gone be in court like “Loyalty is all I know” pic.twitter.com/E2wgoUqO3v
— Nigerian God (@Echecrates) October 5, 2015
Ebuka how can you be so mean? Kirikiri is hell on earth.
If Diezani is found guilty, She must be extradited to Nigeria to do her jail term in Kirikiri prison. Foreign prison is a vacation spot. — October pikin (@ebuka_akara) October 5, 2015
Who knew there was a school for looting?But who were her school mates?
Other members of Nigeria's Looters Academy (2011 – 2015 set) be looking at Diezani like pic.twitter.com/lZZn71mxpw
— B. (@zebbook) October 5, 2015
Is this man a true citizen of this country? If we aren’t that rich, why are we the giants of Africa? Mr Chidi, £13 billion pounds is just shawarma money for our politicians.
LOL. Wait. Diezani took 13 billion pounds? How? Is Nigeria that rich that 13 billion pounds will waka like that unnoticeably?
— Chidi Okereke (@Chydee) October 5, 2015
N26,000? Wow! That is more than the country’s minimum wage.
Madam Diezani Allison Madueke can pay each Nigerian #26K and still have change left. pic.twitter.com/EUsdv3mu8r — ♉DOTAR SOJAT♉ (@iDREYY) October 5, 2015
Question: Who is Floyd Mayweather? Answer: Diezani’s houseboy. https://twitter.com/petertoyomotayo/status/651779132364337152
LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO “@I_pissVodka: Shut up jor. Diezani is even richer than you all these while. https://t.co/KMHBMOJRmJ“
— ♉DOTAR SOJAT♉ (@iDREYY) October 5, 2015
https://twitter.com/certified_tweep/status/651798921426116608
Alhaji Dangote, Nigerians still love you, but you have been ousted by Queen Diezani
with 21billion Dollars? Abeg make way Dangote, Diezani go turn your money into COINS ��
— horpehyemei david (@HorpehyemeiD) October 7, 2015
Diezani is richer than Dangote……
— Unashamed (@Noren02) October 7, 2015
Really? How much did she steal then?
When they accuse you of stealing #13BillionPounds, but you know you stole way more than that. pic.twitter.com/yHtqyOalAe
— Nigerian Comedy (@NigerianHumor) October 6, 2015
Some Nigerians don’t care, as long as they get a share of the loot.
If I knew any member of the #Diezani,I'll be around them by now;"sorry about what I'm hearing but pls do you have any N1M you're not using?"
— OnlyGodCanJudgeMe (@fabolous3d) October 5, 2015
Mr Olumide, she did a good job of hiding it till she moved to buy Hyde Park.
https://twitter.com/MrEnclave/status/651106259106709504
LOL! Only those who know this song – If there’s any justice by Lemar – will understand.
https://twitter.com/Chydee/status/651128319555973122
And if you don’t fully grasp the magnitude of Diezani’s loot by now, Google is always there to help.
Just in case you're not sure how much exactly £13 billion pounds is… #Diezani pic.twitter.com/csCXFjZO6D
— Somto Rodney (@RodneyAVO) October 7, 2015
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