By Angela Ukomadu and Libby George

LAGOS (Reuters) - Hundreds of men and women marched, clad in T-shirts supporting U.S. President Donald Trump or pink fabric dresses bearing the image of Jesus, as they waved American flags, Republican presidential campaign signs, and even a few Nigerian flags.

The rally, after all, was in Onitsha, a city in eastern Nigeria.

Trump has disparaged African nations, calling them "shithole https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-usa-immigration-trump-nigeria/nigeria-summons-representative-of-us-ambassador-over-trump-comments-idUKKBN1F424L countries" and saying Africans would never leave the United States if allowed in. This year, he added Nigeria and five other countries when he expanded visa curbs.

But millions in Africa's most populous nation love the bombastic 45th U.S. president all the same.

"President Trump, may we shout for joy over your victory," Rev. Daddy Hezekiah of the Living Christ Mission Inc., which organized the Oct. 25 rally, said in a video.

A Pew Research Center poll in January found that 58% of Nigerians had confidence in Trump, behind only Israel, the Philippines and Kenya. A 2020 Gallup poll showed 56% of Nigerians approved of U.S. leadership, versus 24% for Europeans.

In a posh Lagos eatery, a portrait of Trump in a gold-trimmed red agbada, a flowing robe worn by Yoruba men, hangs on the wall. The traditional clothing is a "mark of respect", said artist Peter Udoakang.

"I made this painting to bring him closer to us," said the 23-year-old, adding that Trump's "radical" approach to governing appealed to Nigerians, who are used to hustling in a tough economy to survive.

On a busy Lagos road, driver Michael Onyeonoro said if Nigeria found a similar leader, the U.S. visa troubles might not matter.

"If we have a person like Trump...Nigeria will be a better place to stay," Onyeonoro said. "There will be no need of going outside the country."


(Reporting by Libby George; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)

https://www.yahoo.com/news/scorned-trump-many-nigerians-love-080646180.html

Trump's base have always been the gullible religious and tribalists. The most anti-Trump society are also the least religious and tribalistic.

Will they be able to vote with their match for Trump?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnverLF7v18

,

They are smart,
One would expect a typical Nigerian to be a Democrat, after decades of CNN, BBC and Aljazeera indoctrination.
I was pleasantly surprised we still have people that think and didn't swallow the Obama coolaid

hmmmm

Where did he ever scorn Nigeria

GamalNasser:
Where did he ever scorn Nigeria

They have been listening to too much liberal media.

IfGodbeforus:
We Love Him!
We Love Trump!

And when asked why you love a man who obviously scorns you I'm sure you would say cos Jesus said love your enemies

GamalNasser:
Where did he ever scorn Nigeria

Trump has disparaged African nations, calling them "shithole https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-usa-immigration-trump-nigeria/nigeria-summons-representative-of-us-ambassador-over-trump-comments-idUKKBN1F424L countries" and saying Africans would never leave the United States if allowed in. This year, he added Nigeria and five other countries when he expanded visa curbs.

@OP.

Kindly replace "Nigerians" in your thread title with IPOBians and we are good. Thanks in advance.

that's the bitter truth, the only thing am angry about him is that he hasn't fulfill is campaign promise, which is to build a wall... apart from that he is doing OK..

when will country called third war nation learn that we will remain the same if the only thing we know about development is to migrate to a better country... like if these European nation didn't take time and build there economy we will probably run to the moon...
its high time we build our nation....

Balyz:
Trump has disparaged African nations, calling them "shithole https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-usa-immigration-trump-nigeria/nigeria-summons-representative-of-us-ambassador-over-trump-comments-idUKKBN1F424L countries" and saying Africans would never leave the United States if allowed in. This year, he added Nigeria and five other countries when he expanded visa curbs.

But African countries are a shit hole .Facts laying is not scorning

Blackmoran:
that's the bitter truth, the only thing am angry about him is that he hasn't fulfill is campaign promise, which is to build a wall... apart from that he is doing OK..

when will country called third war nation learn that we will remain the same if the only thing we know about development is to migrate to a better country... like if these European nation didn't take time and build there economy we will probably run to the moon...
its high time we build our nation....

Supported

GamalNasser:


But African countries are a shit hole .Facts laying is not scorning

It's fact
Only in a shithole will the army leave sambisa crawling terrorist and go to lekki and ambush unarmed and peaceful protesters.

Balyz:
And when asked why you love a man who obviously scorns you I'm sure you would say cos Jesus said love your enemies

I doubt that.

Nigerians that love Trump do so because they see a man who walks his talk. This is a quality that does not exist in the Nigerian leadership class. I think that's mostly what it is about. The other part of course is the whole gay, abortion and radical Islam thing which many Nigerians (especially Christians) are not comfortable with, and Trump appears to be against.

Balyz:
Trump has disparaged African nations, calling them "shithole https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-usa-immigration-trump-nigeria/nigeria-summons-representative-of-us-ambassador-over-trump-comments-idUKKBN1F424L countries" and saying Africans would never leave the United States if allowed in. This year, he added Nigeria and five other countries when he expanded visa curbs.

isn't he stating the obvious?

Which many Nigerians?

Are you referring to those who do not know left from right?

Righteousness89:
The Love For Trump is beyond what I will or can Personally Gain!

The Love For Trump is the Love For a Man who the World sees as unqualified but they Forget that there is a GOD in Heaven that Specializes in Qualifying the Unqualified!!

The Love For Trump is the Love For a Man who Despite all the Scenenigans, lies , backstabbings and Falsehood from the Media and others, remains resolute in his Assignment..

My Prayer For Him is that He Remains Humble and do not Deviate from his Divine Assignment..

GOD BLESS Donald Trump!!

In few days time, you will be placed to where you belong.

Social media pastor

tyup:


isn't he stating the obvious?

The only obvious is that we are scorned and despised by him but yet people like you still love him

Balyz:
The only obvious is that we are scorned and despised by him but yet people like you still love him

Mr man me ayam neutral I'm neither his fan nor Hater

Blackmoran:
that's the bitter truth, the only thing am angry about him is that he hasn't fulfill is campaign promise, which is to build a wall... apart from that he is doing OK..

when will country called third war nation learn that we will remain the same if the only thing we know about development is to migrate to a better country... like if these European nation didn't take time and build there economy we will probably run to the moon...
its high time we build our nation....

Fact check: he built the wall. Over 400miles

Balyz:
By Angela Ukomadu and Libby George

LAGOS (Reuters) - Hundreds of men and women marched, clad in T-shirts supporting U.S. President Donald Trump or pink fabric dresses bearing the image of Jesus, as they waved American flags, Republican presidential campaign signs, and even a few Nigerian flags.

The rally, after all, was in Onitsha, a city in eastern Nigeria.

Trump has disparaged African nations, calling them "shithole https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-usa-immigration-trump-nigeria/nigeria-summons-representative-of-us-ambassador-over-trump-comments-idUKKBN1F424L countries" and saying Africans would never leave the United States if allowed in. This year, he added Nigeria and five other countries when he expanded visa curbs.

But millions in Africa's most populous nation love the bombastic 45th U.S. president all the same.

"President Trump, may we shout for joy over your victory," Rev. Daddy Hezekiah of the Living Christ Mission Inc., which organized the Oct. 25 rally, said in a video.

A Pew Research Center poll in January found that 58% of Nigerians had confidence in Trump, behind only Israel, the Philippines and Kenya. A 2020 Gallup poll showed 56% of Nigerians approved of U.S. leadership, versus 24% for Europeans.

In a posh Lagos eatery, a portrait of Trump in a gold-trimmed red agbada, a flowing robe worn by Yoruba men, hangs on the wall. The traditional clothing is a "mark of respect", said artist Peter Udoakang.

"I made this painting to bring him closer to us," said the 23-year-old, adding that Trump's "radical" approach to governing appealed to Nigerians, who are used to hustling in a tough economy to survive.

On a busy Lagos road, driver Michael Onyeonoro said if Nigeria found a similar leader, the U.S. visa troubles might not matter.

"If we have a person like Trump...Nigeria will be a better place to stay," Onyeonoro said. "There will be no need of going outside the country."


(Reporting by Libby George; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)

https://www.yahoo.com/news/scorned-trump-many-nigerians-love-080646180.html

One love one Donald trunk we love you

SUFFERInSMILIIN:


One love one Donald trunk we love you

Sure

Which many Nigerians?Are you referring to those who do not know left from right?