The book, he said, would be his “vengeance” against “unprovoked assault of public lies” directed against him.

The popular playwright and essayist spoke at the formal inauguration of The Wole Soyinka Foundation, a retreat haven for writers.

He described InterInventions as “the nastiest book” he has ever written.

The 130 – page work – InterInventions, Between Defective Memory and Public Lie, A Personal Odyssey in The Republic of Liars, was presented to the public at the June 12 Cultural Centre Kuto, Abeokuta by the Edo State governor, Adams Oshiohmole.

Soyinka said the book is “so truthful that it hurts” and recommended it to people who “feel vengeful” towards purveyors of public lies because of its expected therapeutic value.

“(InterInventions), it is the nastiest book I have ever written. It is so truthful that it hurts… it is my vengeance against public lies. It is not one of the butterfly books. No, it is not a butterfly book.

“I want to draw blood (with it). I’m warning all of you, if you feel vengeful, read this book and you will be alright. It is like homeopathic medicine,” Soyinka said.

He lamented that public lies have become an industry of sort, multiplying itself and worsened by the social media facilitating the predisposition for lies.

On page seven of the book, he decried public lies – “lies of staggering impudence, especially considering the fact that, in most cases, both victims and their traducers are still living.”

According to him, there is the need for a “ritual of public purgation where both sides – such victims of lies and the traducers, are brought together before the public tribunal for the world to know the truth.”

Soyinka also gave insight into lies, allegedly against him by some individuals and past leaders, including former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, stating in first paragraph of page 82 that “it was a great fun (for him, Soyinka) to watch him(Daniel) lie his head off.”

He said he “would have gone insane” if he had not found a serene place to hide himself while doing his creative work.

Oshiomhole described Soyinka as a great and relentless fighter, saying the nation needs social warriors who speak the truth without giving a hoot whose ox is gored.

The governor, who attended the event in the company of his wife, added that The Wole Soyinka Foundation is a worthy cause that should be identified with by Nigerians.

Source: http://saharareporters.com/2015/10/25/my-new-book-will-draw-blood-soyinka-vows[/

Is it a ritualist book?

anachy:
Is it a ritualist book?

Very funny!!!!


I guess he wants to expose the secrets of so many people!

One Rich Politician will not hear him and go and buy all the books now. Until everything is spelt out to them, they won't know this man is already talking to them and he's aabout to finish them all.

Dannyset:
One Rich Politician will not hear him and go and buy all the books now. Until everything is spelt out to them, they won't know this man is already talking to them and he's aabout to finish them all.

Reminds me of Obasanjo and his book that was banned.

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i dont care bout wole... I Just lent a Nigerian Prince money so he could get his rightful inheritance. Feeling good. #blessedandhumble

we are waiting.....

Book about lies, for liars and by liars.

Since the book is about lies, I expect it to be about Liar Mohammed.

And how e take concern me?

Hmm

He took a big bite off the scalp of Obj in this retort.
Obj too ought to have known better than take a swipe at Wole. He ought to.
Well, he had it coming. Whatever the literary colossus throws at Obj he should take with a no-reply equanimity.
Else, else ....

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Nna this man go don finish OBJ be that. I go try get that book o!

Am sure the major characters go be OBJ, Lai Mohammed, even Adams Oshiomhole.

Shut up u that brought cultism into our universities.
U hv kiled Morethan bokoharam.

Very Interesting title, I will read it when I can buy it around Ring Road for N500

The reason I like this Prof. is that, it is always difficult to know whether he is for or against. Always plays a neat game

yes we know

Op,you didnt tell us where the book is sold.me sef wan draw blood

Lolz I love this part..."Lie his head off"










Make I use one eyes see how yoloba go react to this...

Wole Soyinka has discovered a lying detector

The lies about the death of Abacha and who actually killed him.


The lie about who actually killed bola age



The lie about June 12



The lie about who killed kudirat and why she was killed



The lie on the suspicious way Okadigbo died.



And the biggest lie among them is the nation called Nigeria.

Your own blood I guess??

Blood kee.

Pls keep your book!

psucc:
Anna this man go son finish OBJ be that. I go try get that book o!

Am sure the major characters go be OBJ, Lai Mohammed, even Adams Oshiomhole.

I doubt Oshiomole's role. He was a presenter of the book recently. If he was "flogged", he wouldn't present the book.

Draw the blood of obj

Okay

Nice strategy, uve gotten our attention. Now what?

Shhhhhhhhh, GCFR of liars dey talk..


only blood?

anyways u still remain ma rolemodel..
OBJ: ma hero..