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.

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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.

Footprints Of David Art Academy performing at the event.
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Alake of Egbaland with Gov. Adams Oshiomole and his wife, Lara.
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From left: Rotimi Amaechi, Gov. Ibikunle Amosu, Prof. Wole Soyinka, Donald Duke and Kayode Fayemi.
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Gov. Adams Oshomole presents Prof Wole Soyinka's latest book titled "Interinvetions".
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Hakeem Lasisi entertaining guests at the event.
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ERNEST NWOKOLOON

Prof, take it easy o

wow ..
would love to see that.
a book drawing blood..
dats innovative.
iranu.

Your new book na artist this one the book wan draw

ajixkhid1:
wow ..
would love to see that.
a book drawing blood..
dats innovative.
iranu.

ishiamu:
Your new book na artist this one the book wan draw

I only hope you voted Buhari.

"The Dogs and Babboon will be soaked in blood"-

TonyeBarcanista:
"The Dogs and Babboon will be soaked in blood"-

U are an Id1ot

You lack formal education so you do not realise that Soyinka was talking metaphorically unlike the actual blood of Rivers people that was shed by Wike in the last elections

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okolochyke:


U are an Id1ot

You lack formal education so you do not realise that Soyinka was talking metaphorically unlike the actual blood of Rivers people that was shed by Wike in the last elections

Try get some sense of humor padi mi...

TonyeBarcanista:

Try get some sense of humor padi mi...

Barcanista u dey craze I swear

Between you and truckpusher I dont know who craze pass

Cant wait to see it

okolochyke:


Barcanista u dey craze I swear

Between you and truckpusher I dont know who craze pass

Na Truckpusher craze pass o. After him na you...

Me, I never craze before..

TonyeBarcanista:
Na Truckpusher craze pass o. After him na you...

Me, I never craze before..

That guy na kolo guy

I nearly laff tire as one person dey tackle all those guys. Kudos to him tho

U too get craze. One man army lolzzz.

Plus the two of you are male prostitutes. Women, girls all the time. U better go and give your life to Christ

okolochyke:


That guy na kolo guy

I nearly laff tire as one person dey tackle all those guys. Kudos to him tho

U too get craze. One man army lolzzz.

Plus the two of you are male prostitutes. Women, girls all the time. U better go and give your life to Christ

Baba, me sef don tire for Truckpusher matter. The man too like woman and na confirm craze man . He needs Christ. We are praying for him.

Join us in prayers..pls

TonyeBarcanista:

Baba, me sef don tire for Truckpusher matter. The man too like woman and na confirm craze man . He needs Christ. We are praying for him.

Join us in prayers..pls

Barca sharrap dia


U need more prayers than truckpusher. U are worse than him

May God deliver u

Happy Bday in arrears

TonyeBarcanista:

Baba, me sef don tire for Truckpusher matter. The man too like woman and na confirm craze man . He needs Christ. We are praying for him.

Join us in prayers..pls

I dey mountain na there the prayers dey hold. hope u self no be like am cause the spirit go find u out.

okolochyke:


Barca sharrap dia


U need more prayers than truckpusher. U are worse than him

May God deliver u

Happy Bday in arrears

See accusation..baseless accusation

Thanks for the BDay wish bros!

Let the Intervention draw the blood of the wicked people of Nigeria dry.

Prof WS, kudos! I hope the half literates will not misinterpreted this work.

Stop hyping ur book Mr Soyinka..
Can ur book draw more blood than what boko haram has done just this month alone

kingsolex:



I dey mountain na there the prayers dey hold. hope u self no be like am cause the spirit go find u out.

I no fit be like truckpusher na..

TonyeBarcanista:
I no fit be like truckpusher na..

lolx as in truckpusher matter critical be that lolsss

blood of cat faces from the west i guess? see soyinka wey no sabi book o, soyinka wey no fit debate nnamdi kanu, sonyinka wey be founder of cultism in the zoo. what other blood does he think he can draw with his USELESS book? mtcheeeewwwwwww even chimamanda write book pass am self..............

http://saharareporters.com/2007/01/14/crimes-buhari-wole-soyinka

On the link above is Wole Soyinka's view of Buhari in 2007

Fast forward to 2015 and Soyinka endorsed Buhari for President

Following Buhari's 6 months period in office I will like to know if Soyinka thinks he made a mistake to modify his view of Buhari on the eve of 2015 election or whether he still thinks he is right!

Oga Prof, if your new book will be about public lie, then please make use of xters like Liar Mohammed, Femi Adesina, Hell Rufai, Adam Oshiomole and APC to reduce fiction.

please place it online, e book format

@ the pr team.

it doesnt have to be free, just make it available electronically.

kingsolex:

I dey mountain na there the prayers dey hold. hope u self no be like am cause the spirit go find u out.

Na wa o, prayer warriors full the thread, I wonder why.

Prof i still have double mind for you.

“(InterInventions), it is the nastiest book I have ever written. It is so truthful that it hurts*…High blood Pressure loading for some people!

okolochyke:


That guy na kolo guy

I nearly laff tire as one person dey tackle all those guys. Kudos to him tho

U too get craze. One man army lolzzz.

Plus the two of you are male prostitutes. Women, girls all the time. U better go and give your life to Christ

I'm a good man.

musKeeto:



I only hope you voted Buhari.

I don't vote for terrorist

tpiah11:



Na wa o, prayer warriors full the thread, I wonder why.

Nigeria matter needs serious prayers now oh, we must pray let it be ur watch word.