A popular Nigerian actress, and politician, Nkiru Sylvanus, during an interview with The Punch correspondent, has shared how she was able to handle controversies surrounding her political appointment with former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, among other issues.
When she was told during the interview that there were rumours that the former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, had an affair with her, which led to her appointment as SA during his administration, Sylvanus while responding to this said that when the rumour started spreading, it didn’t bother her much because she knew it wasn’t true. However, what frustrated her was that when she tried to correct the false story, people still chose to believe the lie instead of the truth.
She claimed she put in a lot of effort during Rochas Okorocha’s campaign, traveling from one community to another, speaking on stage, fasting, and praying. And in the end, their hard work paid off, and she was given an opportunity to serve, and make a positive impact in society.
She alleged it was very painful to hear people say that her achievements were because of an alleged affair. It felt unfair because it made her hard work seem unimportant.
She said, “I remember telling a journalist at the time: ‘If I were just his girlfriend, why would I be running around, working under the sun, sweating, and trying to make an impact ?’ I had a recognisable face, and could’ve easily made money elsewhere.”
Further talking, she said, “Instead, I chose to work and grow my experience. The assumption that every successful woman owes her achievements to a man is deeply frustrating, and unfair.”
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