Former presidential candidate and activist, Omoyele Sowore, has criticised former United States President Donald Trump over his public praise of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, alleging that the gesture was motivated by money rather than genuine faith or conviction.
Remi Tinubu recently attended the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC, where Trump acknowledged her presence and described her as a “very respected woman.” The remark quickly drew reactions, including sharp criticism from Sowore.
In a post shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Sowore questioned what he described as Trump’s apparent inconsistency. He noted that the same Trump who had previously condemned the Nigerian government over allegations of genocide against Christians was now openly praising a key figure within that same political establishment.
According to Sowore, Trump’s actions reveal a pattern of opportunism rather than principle. He argued that Trump does not operate from a place of genuine religious belief, but rather from financial interests and political convenience.
“Trump praising ‘singing’ Remi Tinubu at a Washington DC prayer breakfast is not about faith,” Sowore wrote. “Trump has no faith in anything except the power of money.”
Sowore further accused Trump and his political allies of exploiting religion as a propaganda tool. He claimed that allegations of Christian persecution are amplified when it suits their agenda, but quickly set aside once financial or political benefits are involved.
“Trump and his business neocons scream ‘Christian genocide’ for propaganda purposes,” he added, “but the moment money changes hands, they suddenly become VIP guests, welcomed with standing ovations. They weaponise religion when it benefits them, then auction the same religion to the highest bidder.”
The controversy has been heightened by reports that Nigeria, just weeks earlier, had engaged a U.S.-based lobbying firm in a deal reportedly worth $9 million. The contract was said to be aimed at influencing Washington’s perception of Nigeria’s handling of security challenges, particularly violence affecting Christian communities.
For Sowore, the timing of these events reinforces his argument that political praise and condemnation on the international stage are often driven less by moral concerns and more by financial and strategic interests.
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