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Prof. Wole Soyinka: Our Indefatigable Nationalist. by Oluwatomisin29: 9:16pm On Apr 09, 2023
After the declaration of Civil war on 6th of July 1967, Professor Wole Soyinka unofficially met with the former Military Governor of the Eastern Part of Nigeria, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu in a bid to avert the looming humanitarian condition the Nigerian Civil War will facilitate. All his attempt to prevent the negative effect the war would bring via cogent points were deemed tenuous at best.

Make no mistake, after the civil war broke out in July 1967 due to both parties (Yakub Gowon & Odumegwu Ojukwu) failure to honor the Ghana’s Aburi Accord of January 4th and 5th, 1967 that could have apparently prevented the over 2 million casualties amid the displacement of close to 5 million Nigerians, Prof. Wole Soyinka stood gallantly with the Igbos.

Moreso, Prof. Wole Soyinka’s constant advocation for the Igbo’s right to self-determination (Biafra) and Cease-Fire from Supreme Military Council end was what put him into trouble with Gen. Yakubu Gowon’s regime. Prof. Wole Soyinka went into hiding when he was declared wanted by the Nigerian Military. He was subsequently apprehended and jailed for 22 months on charges of “Conspiring with Rebels” aftermath.

Need I remind all these children of perdition that are too indolent to study History of Nigeria that Prof. Wole Soyinka was not only declared wanted by the Gen. Sanni Abacha’s regime but was sentenced to death in absentia by the then Provisional Ruling Council (Military) for advocating Democracy over the corrupt Dictatorship. Prof. Wole Soyinka went into exile in 1994 when it was vivid the Military wanted his head.

Prof. Wole Soyinka fought valiantly for Democracy, most importantly; Right to Speech that the likes of these disrespectful Obidents are enjoying at moment, which by contrast afford them the temerity to bully him, alongside other Nationalists. Prof. Wole Soyinka had expressed an opinion on the LP Vice Presidential Candidate, Dr. Yusuf Datti’s manner during his interview with Seun Okinbaloye of Channels TV, few weeks ago. He condemned his inciting statement that “democracy will end in Nigeria should they swear in Bola Tinubu come May the 29th” and subsequently termed some Peter Obi’s apologist “Fascists” for bullying people who differs with them politically.

Without equivocation, all Prof. Wole Soyinka’s political assessment, during his last week interview on Channels TV had a lot to do with reality. The only people who contested his position irresponsibly are the same set of bigoted and disrespectful Obidents. They consistently attacked Prof. Wole Soyinka’s personality over his opinion; same privilege they also enjoy as him. They weren’t deterred by the fact that he’s old enough to be a Grand-Father and Father to many of them. They are just so intolerant of others opinion.

They exacerbated the hatred a step further by bringing up unnecessary comparison between him and China Achebe. They continue to exalt Chinua Achebe while they vilify Prof. Wole Soyinka over his opinion. Some of them even called him Professor of Àgbàdo (A Yoruba word for Corn which they had constantly used in bullying Bola Tinubu’s supporters). While I adore Chinua Achebe till date, I see no need for the debate since both are beautiful in their own context. China Achebe is more of a beautiful Novelist while Prof. Soyinka is a beautiful Novelist, Dramatist and Poet.

Consequently, Prof. Wole Soyinka remain a legend with or without Obidents validation. Prof. Wole Soyinka is a Winner of the 1986 edition of the Nobel Prize in Literature. He was the first African to win the Nobel Prize in Literature and the only Nigerian to do so, till date. He’s the most decorated Writer in our History. Vicious Obidents are too uncultured to know he’s one of the founding father of Democracy in Nigeria. These are the deluxe apogee Obidents want to rubbish because Prof. Wole Soyinka refuse to be part of their political shenanigans. History will never forget!!!

Oluwatomisin Akinyele

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Re: Prof. Wole Soyinka: Our Indefatigable Nationalist. by gidgiddy: 9:36pm On Apr 09, 2023
Shows how united Nigeria is, a union of fight without end

Let us all decide that this union is pointless, peacefully disintegrate Nigeria, and go our different ways

So we may all finally have nothing to fight about, and peace will reign

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Re: Prof. Wole Soyinka: Our Indefatigable Nationalist. by successmatters(m): 9:37pm On Apr 09, 2023
These people are so full of hate. How can wole Soyinka be supporting evil just because of his ethnic bias?

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Re: Prof. Wole Soyinka: Our Indefatigable Nationalist. by Creeper: 9:42pm On Apr 09, 2023
successmatters:
These people are so full of hate. How can wole Soyinka be supporting evil just because of his ethnic bias?

How can Igbos be supporting an inept semi-illiterate trader and political prostitute like Obi because he’s Igbo?

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Re: Prof. Wole Soyinka: Our Indefatigable Nationalist. by successmatters(m): 9:44pm On Apr 09, 2023
Creeper:


How can Igbos be supporting an inept semi-illiterate trader and political prostitute like Obi because he’s Igbo?

Peter Obi won in so many states, nobody had any time to do this your tribalism in the face of imminent death which APC represents.

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Re: Prof. Wole Soyinka: Our Indefatigable Nationalist. by Minime10(f): 9:44pm On Apr 09, 2023
Make una allow pesin drink water drop cup with this una confra-patron matter grin
Re: Prof. Wole Soyinka: Our Indefatigable Nationalist. by successmatters(m): 9:45pm On Apr 09, 2023
Minime10:
Make una allow pesin drink water drop cup with this una confra-patron matter grin

If Wole were to be Igbo, SS or middle belt, they would have arrested him for cultism.

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Re: Prof. Wole Soyinka: Our Indefatigable Nationalist. by optionalY09: 9:48pm On Apr 09, 2023
Creeper:


How can Igbos be supporting an inept semi-illiterate trader and political prostitute like Obi because he’s Igbo?

Igbos are inferior, i don’t take them serious really. I deal with them before they get close. Very predictable bunch of fake illiterates

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Re: Prof. Wole Soyinka: Our Indefatigable Nationalist. by Creeper: 9:58pm On Apr 09, 2023
successmatters:


Peter Obi RIGGED in so many states, nobody had any time to do this your tribalism in the face of imminent death which APC represents.

Corrected.

How did Obi win 95% of the votes in Anambra and 93% of the votes in Enugu if not for tribalism?

Obi isn’t fit to run a prison yard and it’s only in a dysfunctional country like Nigeria that an utter failure like Obi would be celebrated like a messiah.
Re: Prof. Wole Soyinka: Our Indefatigable Nationalist. by Creeper: 10:00pm On Apr 09, 2023
optionalY09:


Igbos are inferior, i don’t take them serious really. I deal with them before they get close. Very predictable bunch of fake illiterates

Those people are very dangerous and you always have to watch them closely and not give them any breathing room.
Re: Prof. Wole Soyinka: Our Indefatigable Nationalist. by successmatters(m): 10:01pm On Apr 09, 2023
Creeper:


Corrected.

How did Obi win 95% of the votes in Anambra and 93% of the votes in Enugu? .

Simple, the people whom he ruled and the people who were close to his state identifies with his excellent leadership skills and voted for him to the last man, they so much believed in his abilities to lead and lead well.
Re: Prof. Wole Soyinka: Our Indefatigable Nationalist. by successmatters(m): 10:03pm On Apr 09, 2023
Creeper:


Those people are very dangerous and you always have to watch them closely and not give them any breathing room.

If they are your problem, your problem will never end. grin
Re: Prof. Wole Soyinka: Our Indefatigable Nationalist. by Creeper: 10:04pm On Apr 09, 2023
successmatters:


Simple, the people whom he ruled and the people who were close to his state identifies with his excellent leadership skills and voted for him to the last man, they so much believed in his abilities to lead and lead well.

Stop being delusional.

Even the Dalai Lama can’t win 95% of the votes in Tibet.
Re: Prof. Wole Soyinka: Our Indefatigable Nationalist. by successmatters(m): 10:06pm On Apr 09, 2023
Creeper:


Stop being delusional.

Even the Dalai Lama can’t win 95% of the votes in Tibet.

That's why I keep saying, you guys don't know anything about Peter Obi. You will learn soon.
Re: Prof. Wole Soyinka: Our Indefatigable Nationalist. by WhereMyLoud: 10:13pm On Apr 09, 2023
gidgiddy:
Shows how united Nigeria is, a union of fight without rnd3

Let us all decide that this union is pointless, peacefully disintegrate Nigeria, and go our different ways
Gbam.!
Re: Prof. Wole Soyinka: Our Indefatigable Nationalist. by WhereMyLoud: 10:15pm On Apr 09, 2023
successmatters:


Simple, the people whom he ruled and the people who were close to his state identifies with his excellent leadership skills and voted for him to the last man, they so much believed in his abilities to lead and lead well.
Even people in Lagos Identified with him also..

In Tinubu's voice "Lagos Sure.!! Lagos Sure.!! Sure.!! Sure..!!! " haahahahahahaha
Re: Prof. Wole Soyinka: Our Indefatigable Nationalist. by pressplay411(m): 10:17pm On Apr 09, 2023
Oluwatomisin29:


Consequently, Prof. Wole Soyinka remain a legend with or without Obidents validation. Prof. Wole Soyinka is a Winner of the 1986 edition of the Nobel Prize in Literature. He was the first African to win the Nobel Prize in Literature and the only Nigerian to do so, till date. He’s the most decorated Writer in our History. Vicious Obidents are too uncultured to know he’s one of the founding father of Democracy in Nigeria. These are the deluxe apogee Obidents want to rubbish because Prof. Wole Soyinka refuse to be part of their political shenanigans. History will never forget!!!

Oluwatomisin Akinyele

There's always a generation that will perish so that the next generation will have the Fear of God and have sense, walk in Righteousness and enjoy Prosperity.

This generation of disobedient and rebellious 'obidients" certainly cant escape the curse they have brought on themselves.

Yet there's hope for the few that will find Grace and Mercy with our Loving heavenly Father.
Re: Prof. Wole Soyinka: Our Indefatigable Nationalist. by Maazieze(m): 10:45pm On Apr 09, 2023
>Make no mistake, after the civil war broke out in July 1967 due to both parties (Yakub Gowon & Odumegwu Ojukwu)
A quote from OP.
im very certain it was a one sided violation of the accord by gowon that lead to the war
Re: Prof. Wole Soyinka: Our Indefatigable Nationalist. by SisterAnn(f): 11:06pm On Apr 09, 2023
successmatters:
These people are so full of hate. How can wole Soyinka be supporting evil just because of his ethnic bias?
Because man must wack. Nobody is reading his books anymore.

Re: Prof. Wole Soyinka: Our Indefatigable Nationalist. by BastadThiefnubu: 1:53am On Apr 10, 2023
Creeper:


How can Igbos be supporting an inept semi-illiterate trader and political prostitute like Obi because he’s Igbo?
How can the Yorubas be supporting a criminal and renowned global drug lord to rule Nigeria if not for tribalism?
The thief must be made to return Obi's stolen mandate.

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