Comedian and social media personality, Nelson Uchechukwu popularly known as Mr Jollof, has warned Nigerians against celebrating U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about alleged genocide and killings in Nigeria.
Naijaonpoint reports that in a series of posts shared on his Instagram story, Mr Jollof criticised those who believe Trump’s threats to intervene in Nigeria’s internal crisis would bring any positive change.
He asked why Nigerians trust a leader who once made derogatory remarks about Africa, saying that Trump’s renewed interest in the country is not in good faith.
Mr Jollof further warned that any foreign interference could worsen Nigeria’s situation rather than solve it.
He predicted that sanctions, economic blockades, and military operations could follow, leading to severe hunger, instability, and possible occupation under the guise of fighting terrorism.
He wrote: “A President that once called an entire continent a sh*thole is suddenly interested in cleaning your own specific type of s**t. And you think he now perceives you differently. Dey play o.
“Nigerians think Trump is coming to bomb Boko Haram and go! Sorry, first they’d sanction Nigeria and do an economic blockade. Many of you will kpai first from hunger. Then he’d finance terrorists to stress the army and weaken it. Then he’d invade, massacre, and occupy.”
His comments came shortly after Trump threatened military action in Nigeria, alleging that Christians were being killed by radical Islamists.
The U.S. president said he had directed the American military to prepare for possible intervention and announced that Nigeria would be listed as a “Country of Particular Concern” for failing to protect religious freedom.
Trump also warned that the United States could suspend all aid to Nigeria and might “go in guns blazing” if the Nigerian government fails to stop the killings.
His statement, which has stirred global debate, accused the Nigerian authorities of ignoring what he described as a genocide against Christians.
The Nigerian government has since rejected Trump’s claims, describing them as misleading and exaggerated.
Officials said the violence in Nigeria affects both Christians and Muslims, adding that the conflicts are driven by terrorism, banditry, and farmer-herder clashes rather than religion.
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