Nigerians React To Obama’s Speech On Nigerian Elections

The United States of America’s president, President Barrack Obama earlier today 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.