Iġbos are bıġoťrý, it’s anņoyınġ the way they are celebrating Donald Trump” – Aisha Lawal
In a statement that caused a stir online, Northern businesswoman Aisha Lawal shared her frustration about how some Nigerians were reacting to potential U.S. action against terrorism in the country.
At the time, there were talks that the United States, under President Donald Trump, might intervene against terrorists attacking Christians in Nigeria. This news was met with different reactions from various ethnic groups.
Lawal expressed her annoyance with those from the Igbo ethnic group who appeared happy about the news. She felt their reaction was divisive.
Her exact post read:
“The way Igbos are celebrating Donald Trump is very annoying honestly.
When the chips are down, we will all suffer the consequences of their bigotry together.”
The comment led to a big debate on social media. Many people criticized Lawal for grouping all Igbos together and for using a term that some found offensive. The incident highlighted ethnic tensions in Nigeria and showed how comments about national security and ethnicity can cause significant controversy and discussion online.
