The United States of America ’s president, President Barrack
Obama earlier yesterday had some words of advice for
Nigerians as we head into elections week.
He had in his message urged Nigerians to vote in a
President who could secure the nations security for the
upcomming years.
His speech took Nigerians by suprise, especially as the
countdown to the national polls is only some days away.
One of the first comments on the video’s comments section
was from a user named Frank Onoms, He wrote: Seriously
Obama is wasting his time. The president of Nigeria is so
desperate for power and he is willing to hang on even after
death and as for Nigerians they do not want change as
suffering and smiling coupled with oppression is their
destiny so they see no harm in what the present government
is doing.
Dr Paul Oke was positive for the attention the leader of the
free world was giving the most populous black nation on
earth.
He wrote: Thank you President Obama for your great
message which will go a long way to foster unity before,
during and after the coming election. You’re truly a world
president and we appreciate your support and great job
toward keeping the world to be in peace. God bless USA, UK
and all friends of Nigeria and God bless more abundantly
Federal Republic of Nigeria.
A Google+ user named Amaka wrote: Thank you Mr
President.Lets all be courageously optimistic about the
upcoming elections. Our future is in our hands.
On one of Nigeria’s popular media forum, one user who
goes by the name of Dapo wrote: While the speech is very
eloquent, I find it a bit hypocritical of the US to claim to be a
friend of Nigeria and assume a big brother stance, when it
was very quick to desert us in time of need.
However, If I correctly understand Obama’s subtle nuances,
from 1:50-1:53 of the video, it seemed like he was
encouraging voting for GEJ. He says, “By casting your
ballot, you can help secure your nation’s progress”. Any
contrary ideas?
While another user who supports the APC wrote: This is the
time for us we undo the mistake we made. Another
opportunity is staring us straight in the eyes. Era of ‘I had no
shoes’ has passed. New era has come. New dawn and new
Nigeria that me and you can be proud of. We are getting
there!
Another user calle Seawy praised the recognition: God bless
USA, Obama and Nigeria nation. Saturday counts in our
country, pls vote wisely. Boko Haram must go, killing must
stop…you vote counts
One user with an unsavoury name rounds it up for us and
wrote: You must be more careful when America has interest
in your country…I can trace all troubles of the world to
America..they told us Iraq had weapons of mass
destruction..na lie. Why haven’t they struck Iran or North
Korea…they know those nations have and any repeat of Iraq
will be suicidal for them. Many other nations abound that
America is covertly fuelling crisis…syria, Yemen, Iran,
Palestine /Israel Feud.
All troubles are from there. I fear for this message…France
and many other nations are having elections this year…why
Nigeria..afraid is catching meee ooo.
The message has been one of the most talked about suprise
messages in a while, with critics analyzing and saaying
whom they think Obama wants as Nigerian head for the
next 4 years.
