https://nextedition.com.ng/2019/01/10/soyinka-tackles-obasanjo-atiku-endorsement/

Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has again tackled former President Olusegun Obasanjo over his endorsement of Atiku Abubakar, his former deputy and now presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after painting him as villain for a long time.

Soyinka, who spoke alongside key dignitaries and stakeholders like Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, during a panel discussion on ‘Beyond Fake News’, put together by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), said the former president acted in a manner that promoted confusion and fueled fake news.

“[i]A former leader picks on a character for the better part of eight years that he ruled, calling him Lucifer. He continues after office saying same. Then all of a sudden, he suddenly says ‘This is your saviour’. What should you make of such a person?” [/i]Soyinka asked.

The event was organized by BBC to sensitise the public on the dangers of fake news, especially as the country would soon go into general elections.

Soyinka further stated that he had been a victim of fake news recalling how people twitted that he once called wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Patience, an illiterate, and denied ever making such statement.

“[i]I saw it in one of the social media platforms where a quote was attributed to me that I said it serves Jonathan right that he married an illiterate woman. I have never made any comment on this woman,” [/i]Soyinka said.

He stressed that efforts must be made to get creators of social media platforms like Facebook to check abuses leading to fake news on the social media, even as he recalled another incident involving a certain Nigerian resident in the US (names withheld), who reportedly created a facebook account in his name with which he allegedly made money from unsuspecting members of the public.

He said the police in Nigeria were unhelpful in the matter, recounting that a petition sent to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) on the matter had gone unanswered, even as he narrated efforts through private investigation to unmask the said character.

Every body now know that Obasanjo is an enemy of the state.

Next level is a sure game

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Soyinka should hurry up and die . His use to Nigeria ended the day he receive that Nobel Peace prize

That is because obj is desperate. I don't know what Buhari has done to him or his business. But he is sure desperate to go back to his vomit to support Atiku.

And that's is all the more reason for me not to allow Atiku smells our national tteasury

Obasanjo wey no get baring .

Shelumiel:
Soyinka should hurry up and die . His use to Nigeria ended the day he receive that Nobel Peace prize

Unfortunately for you his death or existence is not in your words or hands . Keep gnashing your teeth is severe agony .

Shelumiel:
Soyinka should hurry up and die . His use to Nigeria ended the day he receive that Nobel Peace prize

You might die before him, so don't wish him death.

Obasanjo is one enemy of progress for this country

I can smell the BS

If OBJ can support ATIKU, its prove 100% that politics is a game of personal interest because the way OBJ denied and reject ATIKU in past, you will think even if Gun is placed on OBJ head, he will still reject him... Bunch of selfish and useless people, how could some body who want to help a country grow obtain loans or lavish his money for campaign , he will either seek donation or on low key calling for people support
.I still don't see reason to vote yet, maybe when all these old man pafuka or revolution occur ...they always, sometime make me dab for igbo people seeking for Biafra, we are only deceiving ourselves as one Nigeria /unity is not by force

Obasanjo is such a bloke

Afonjas and envy and bitterness, why can't this fool forgive and embrace his brother Obasanjo.

For how long do you keep beef till you die.

Soyinka let go, stop the bitterness.

NOC1:


You might die before him, so don't wish him death.

A man who is only useful to stupidity does not deserve life

I think the east are embarking on a political suicide by voting for PDP next month! It'll be a huge miscalculation

Even Saul the persecutor of Christians finally became endorsed by Christ to lead the Christians.

kumakunta:

Unfortunately for you his death or existence is not in your words or hands . Keep gnashing your teeth is severe agony .

Shut your mouth ! What has Wole Soyinka done for you or your worthless kind. ..? Nothing!

Shelumiel:
Soyinka should hurry up and die . His use to Nigeria ended the day he receive that Nobel Peace prize

I don't really comment on politics but what is wrong with you? You guys spend all day supporting people that don't give a damn about you and even insult elders. I don't think you are normal.

checkolatunji:


Eleribu Omo Jatijati

Omo ale like you

“[i]A former leader picks on a character for the better part of eight years that he ruled, calling him Lucifer. He continues after office saying same. Then all of a sudden, he suddenly says ‘This is your saviour’. What should you make of such a person?” [/i]Soyinka asked.

NOC1:


You might die before him, so don't wish him death.

Exactly....many of them that wished and prayed for PMB to die have even gone while PMB is still living.

Nigerian politicians are like that.

I am not surprised.

Shelumiel:
Soyinka should hurry up and die . His use to Nigeria ended the day he receive that Nobel Peace prize

You that is talking. Do u have assurance if u will see tomorrow? Or whether u will live longer than Wole Soyinka.

Obj is shameless old man, the man that his first son dejected like leprosy, her daughter Iyabo avoiding him like a outcast. In a sane country people will not take someone like him serious. He had all the opportunities to make Nigeria better but for his selfish interest he failed to do so

SAconnect247:
I think the east are embarking on a political suicide by voting for PDP next month! It'll be a huge miscalculation

South West the saboteur of Afrca

Shelumiel:
A man who is only useful to stupidity does not deserve life

Nah u dey give live?

Shelumiel:
Shut your mouth ! What has Wole Soyinka done for you or your worthless kind. ..? Nothing!

MUMU*3

Shelumiel:
Soyinka should hurry up and die . His use to Nigeria ended the day he receive that Nobel Peace prize

See what poverty have reduced ur brain to...

I pity ur generation...

Wish ur wasted parents die first before wishing anoda fellow