The National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh who is currently on trial for his role in the diversion of $2.1 billion arms funds, was recently reported to have attempted to eat a statement he had earlier written for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

He was on Friday, January 22, arraigned for destruction of evidence, and while the trial is yet to commence, popular fast-food company, Chicken Republic has taken advantage of the purported event.

Chicken Republic released a caricature advert online where the company delivers food to a jailed Metuh, asking him to eat their food instead of his words- an obvious swipe at him for allegedly tearing up his statement.

Mixed reactions have trailed the controversial ad, with some protesting against it, while others are praising the idea.

Peep the tweets below.

Chicken Republic is now trending. Bad publicity attempt gone wrong. Free publicity for the eatery.

— Bill Gates’ Maiguard (@knightofdelta) January 23, 2016

Chicken Republic

https://twitter.com/thisisjuicyjuix/status/690850693352153088

I wanted to say that Chicken Republic is run by people with chicken brains, but I don't want to insult chickens… https://t.co/pNaDWbAp0Y

— Paul C Nwabuikwu (@paul_nwabuikwu) January 23, 2016

I actually think the Chicken Republic ad is pretty funny and creative. People should relax, life is too short, jor! https://t.co/xc2p5qTuMG

— Pa Ikhide (@ikhide) January 23, 2016

PDP peeps after seeing the Chicken Republic ad ??????? pic.twitter.com/e1ZKDJHstW

— Son of Grace (@tosinadeda) January 23, 2016

Chicken Republic slandered your paper eating hero and ya angry.
Ask yourself this basic question pic.twitter.com/leRwKQP84r

— Daddy D.O?? (@DOlusegun) January 23, 2016

Personally I think @PdpNigeria should be grateful to Chicken Republic 4 coming to the aid of their hungry spokesman pic.twitter.com/3tvy5lqCep

— Daddy D.O?? (@DOlusegun) January 23, 2016

Chicken Republic didn't plan on "demonizing" anyone, it was an ad, and it worked; they're trending. That said, #TyrantBuhari #FreeMetuh

— Somto Onuchukwu (@chosensomto) January 23, 2016

People dey fight over Chicken Republic adverts?! Those things are freaking brilliant! I fit chop dia food now sef. https://t.co/1GIdFO4v8M

— Temisan Okomi (@temiokomi) January 23, 2016

PDP people saying they will boycott Chicken Republic.. Lol, you forgot u are the minority? Isn't that why GEJ lost? pic.twitter.com/tZJEzawMoA

— Son of Grace (@tosinadeda) January 23, 2016

Chicken Republic are simply selling their market. Kill yourself if its paining you

— Ebuka Akara (@ebuka_akara) January 23, 2016

I love the bravery of Chicken Republic. I assume this mandate comes from the boardroom. I assume they expected backlash.

— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) January 23, 2016