Ghana Loves Obama

I thought I would give the topic a little change from the typical medical stories you have been reading, so I hope you enjoy this.

Love,
Steve

The title says it all. I would say that Obama’s approval rating and his popularity are higher here than in the US. He is on billboards along the roads. His picture is on many of the composition books the children have for school. There are Obama shirts with sleeves made like the American flag, with the slogan, “Yes We Can,” and some that say president-elect. There is even underwear with Barack Obama on the waistband instead of the typical Joe Boxer or other brands. Here are a few pictures for your enjoyment.

Obama composition book. There are several different varieties, this just happens to be the one I could get a picture of.
















Obama Boxer shorts, complete in their packaging at the market. They have the name Barack Obama sewn into the waistband.














Obama shirt worn by a patient's son, who was happy to pose.

















Obama shirts and other merchandise for sale at the local market, which comes every 3 days to Nalerigu.