A Nigerian artist has sparked hilarious reactions on social media after the photo of a portrait he created surfaced online.

He painted a portrait of Rivers state Nyesom Wike and flaunted it, however, the reception he got was not one of commendation.

Facebook user, Bura-Bari Nwilo posted a photo of the artist and the painting on his page and joked that the governor will soon ban freelance artists in Port Harcourt.

See the portrait;

Reacting, Nigerians on Facebook warned that the governor should not be allowed to see the painting.

Lilie Nwamma; This is a Wike with a tough of Gburugburu and a sprinkle of Buhari.

Kartchie Williams; Wike mustn’t see this if not fly over will be declared o

Uche Wakwe; If John wick see this one, em go declare this guy wanted.

Nana Dozie; This art work is worth more than 30 million dollars, Wike cannot pay.

Phenol Daniel; Instead of the Artist to draw Wike’s real picture, he ended up drawing his voice.

Emmanuel Ephraim; Make Wike no carry this Artist go Isolation centre Ooo???

King Suka Collins; The young man uses anger to draw him

Leerabari Prince Barawii; Guy…. U ar risking jail term oh

The odasity to even show his face?, he is a strong man. This is pure sucide attempt ?

Anietie James Okuku; Wicked painting! To worsen matters him come wear coat. How many times this painter don see Wike wear coat?