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Our Docility Responsible For Thriving Impunity In Nigeria — Soyinka by ogododo: 3:55pm On Aug 04, 2021 |
Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, Wednesday said that the docility of Nigerians was responsible for the impunity among the political class. This is as the renowned Kenyan born good governance activist has lamented that Nigeria and indeed the African countries reward corrupt leaders with re-election. They spoke at the 24th edition of the Wole Soyinka Lecture Series organized by the National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) held via zoom with the theme National Conference Against Impunity. In his remarks, Professor Soyinka said every Nigerian should take responsibility for allowing impunity thrive in the country, adding that the country was paying for not being able to protest and denounce impunity in the country. The Nobel Laureate, who noted that all the dire events that have overtaken and overwhelm Nigeria were traceable to impunity, pointed out that the topic was timely considering that it was instructive for Nigerians and that it was not late to reverse the trend. According to him, “I would probably expect that from different perspectives in terms of timing, there might be disagreement I am absolute certain that we would agree that one of the major reasons for the dilemma we are undergoing in this country right now is that we permitted, we nurtured, we even encouraged either by actions or inactions, the mindset of impunity both in leadership and among the people. “We ourselves are equally guilty. We ourselves allowed it. We watched it happened. We didn’t take to the streets to protest it, to denounce it, to warn of the consequences. Oh yes there were warnings here and there but they were not concerted and structured. So it is not too late to reverse the trend. But at least we must first begin a frank, honest and objective dialogue.” The keynote speaker, Prof Patrick Lumunba in his paper stated that the issue of impunity was not peculiar to Nigeria alone but permeates the African continent. He lamented that rather than be enraged by impunity, Nigerians and Africans “have rewarded corrupt leaders with re-election.” He said, “It is pertinent to ask why Nigeria which had such great promise continues to wallow in the lower rungs of human development. Why are Africans and Nigerians silent in the face of impunity? Why in the words of Wole Soyinka has the man in us died?” He further said that people should hold themselves responsible for refusing to act and being part of the misfortune that has befallen the country, adding, “Despite the impunity by our public office holders, by some miracle, we are not enraged! It would also seem that we have lost the gift of disgust. Why is this so, who cursed us? “We are the co-authors of our own misfortune because we have lost our values and now resort to religion. We now choose to apply faith instead of logic, elevating the principle of ‘Donothingnism’. We have created leaders who have arrogated themselves the monopoly of wisdom and the country is now run in a narrow and primordial fashion.” Lumumba, however, said in the midst of the gloom, the people must remain hopeful and ensure impunity does not triumph by holding leaders accountable. Also speaking the Ombudsman, ThisDay/Arise News TV Media Group, Mr Kayode Komolafe noted that impunity in socio-economic policies is pervasive. Komolafe, who corroborated Soyinka that impunity thrives because it is permitted and that there is a class narration to the issue of impunity. The former Deputy Managing Director of ThisDay regretted that Nigerians have not made accountability the bedrock of democracy in the country which allows leaders not be asked questions, stressing that country’s system reinforces impunity. Other speakers, Mr Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, Ms Cynthia Mbamalu and Prof Pat Utomi advocated for concerted efforts from the people to end impunity. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/08/our-docility-responsible-for-thriving-impunity-in-nigeria-soyinka/amp/ 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Our Docility Responsible For Thriving Impunity In Nigeria — Soyinka by onumadu: 4:00pm On Aug 04, 2021 |
No, Nigerians are not docile. Nigerians have a murderous security forces that kill civilians with impunity. EndSars proved it. QED. 4 Likes |
Re: Our Docility Responsible For Thriving Impunity In Nigeria — Soyinka by mariahAngel(f): 4:08pm On Aug 04, 2021 |
The audacity of the words below! Especially the bolded “We ourselves are equally guilty. We ourselves allowed it. We watched it happened. We didn’t take to the streets to protest it, to denounce it, to warn of the consequences. Oh yes there were warnings here and there but they were not concerted and structured. So it is not too late to reverse the trend. But at least we must first begin a frank, honest and objective dialogue.” 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Our Docility Responsible For Thriving Impunity In Nigeria — Soyinka by PrudencyFeats: 4:09pm On Aug 04, 2021 |
onumadu: You are right. Prof. Wole Shoyinla is very right. Instead of fighting with security forces.... why can't the south shut down the economy for like 1 or 2 weeks because i know that northerners won't buy imto the idea because they control the killer armed forces and the people running the government with impunity. 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Our Docility Responsible For Thriving Impunity In Nigeria — Soyinka by Nuelito: 4:10pm On Aug 04, 2021 |
The truth cannot be farfetched from what Prof. Said |
Re: Our Docility Responsible For Thriving Impunity In Nigeria — Soyinka by ogododo: 4:17pm On Aug 04, 2021 |
mariahAngel: Wetin Pale dey ask for, make we pour for street, no be kill dem kill endsars protesters? 2 Likes |
Re: Our Docility Responsible For Thriving Impunity In Nigeria — Soyinka by SirBlack999(m): 4:29pm On Aug 04, 2021 |
You experienced Buhari in 1984 and went ahead to endorse him in 2015. Compound fool. 4 Likes |
Re: Our Docility Responsible For Thriving Impunity In Nigeria — Soyinka by ogododo: 4:31pm On Aug 04, 2021 |
SirBlack999:Na all of dem wey call him reformed democrat. Lalasticlala. 2 Likes |
Re: Our Docility Responsible For Thriving Impunity In Nigeria — Soyinka by SirBlack999(m): 4:41pm On Aug 04, 2021 |
ogododo:Look at them Lamenting right now. This injustice will reach everyone, even the otelectual. Everyone will collect. Lol 2 Likes |
Re: Our Docility Responsible For Thriving Impunity In Nigeria — Soyinka by ogododo: 4:51pm On Aug 04, 2021 |
SirBlack999:Na sugar cloth, it go soon reach everybody! 3 Likes |
Re: Our Docility Responsible For Thriving Impunity In Nigeria — Soyinka by Mangekyo: 4:54pm On Aug 04, 2021 |
Mr man, sharap You amongst others are the reason we're in this mess today 1 Like |
Re: Our Docility Responsible For Thriving Impunity In Nigeria — Soyinka by Buckeyemedia1: 5:13pm On Aug 04, 2021 |
Mangekyo:Isn’t your own father as guilty as our esteemed Noble Laureate? |
Re: Our Docility Responsible For Thriving Impunity In Nigeria — Soyinka by Buckeyemedia1: 5:16pm On Aug 04, 2021 |
SirBlack999:A bad tree can never yield good fruits, you are no different from them, are you not Nigerian? Show me your leaders, & I will tell you who you are? |
Re: Our Docility Responsible For Thriving Impunity In Nigeria — Soyinka by Nobody: 5:31pm On Aug 04, 2021 |
it's people like Soyinka that should lead the struggle not the poor masses. The Nigerian army and police won't shoot at a crowd lead by Nigeria's best, but they will and have shoot at crowds of protesters lead by the common man 2 Likes |
Re: Our Docility Responsible For Thriving Impunity In Nigeria — Soyinka by Dreambeat: 5:50pm On Aug 04, 2021 |
Kudos prof, you couldn't have said it better |
Re: Our Docility Responsible For Thriving Impunity In Nigeria — Soyinka by Mayng01(m): 6:28pm On Aug 04, 2021 |
Did you not endorse bubu yourself? 2 Likes |
Re: Our Docility Responsible For Thriving Impunity In Nigeria — Soyinka by SirBlack999(m): 6:56pm On Aug 04, 2021 |
Buckeyemedia1:If your father's pull out game was lit, you wouldn't be here quoting. 1 Like |
Re: Our Docility Responsible For Thriving Impunity In Nigeria — Soyinka by Mangekyo: 7:18pm On Aug 04, 2021 |
Buckeyemedia1: No, but your mother is 1 Like |
Re: Our Docility Responsible For Thriving Impunity In Nigeria — Soyinka by ogododo: 7:51pm On Aug 04, 2021 |
Mangekyo: Wetin concern male & pale for mata. |
Re: Our Docility Responsible For Thriving Impunity In Nigeria — Soyinka by ogododo: 8:43pm On Aug 04, 2021 |
Mynd44, Lalasticlala una dey see our noble laurrete abi wetin the award? |
Re: Our Docility Responsible For Thriving Impunity In Nigeria — Soyinka by Charmingrascal(m): 9:34pm On Aug 04, 2021 |
Baba should lead the protest. Baba is ahoy sea dog, when he starts his boys will follow. 1 Like |
Re: Our Docility Responsible For Thriving Impunity In Nigeria — Soyinka by ogododo: 9:58pm On Aug 04, 2021 |
Charmingrascal:No sailor again. |
Re: Our Docility Responsible For Thriving Impunity In Nigeria — Soyinka by ogododo: 10:43pm On Aug 04, 2021 |
Cappo. |
Re: Our Docility Responsible For Thriving Impunity In Nigeria — Soyinka by r4bbit: 11:18pm On Aug 04, 2021 |
He is right |
Re: Our Docility Responsible For Thriving Impunity In Nigeria — Soyinka by slivertongue: 11:32pm On Aug 04, 2021 |
ur like are the leader of the gang |
Re: Our Docility Responsible For Thriving Impunity In Nigeria — Soyinka by ogododo: 7:10am On Aug 05, 2021 |
Naija. |
Re: Our Docility Responsible For Thriving Impunity In Nigeria — Soyinka by ogododo: 8:27am On Aug 05, 2021 |
Nahunger: Hungerbad ooo. 1 Like |
Re: Our Docility Responsible For Thriving Impunity In Nigeria — Soyinka by Lanretoye(m): 8:59am On Aug 05, 2021 |
How many protests has soyinka led in recent times,still encouraging people to protest despite the incessant killing,arresting and harassment of unharmed innocent protesters by the government.if you are too old to lead,envourage your own children to lead,people will follow...e don sweet them to dey spill poor men children blood. 1 Like |
Re: Our Docility Responsible For Thriving Impunity In Nigeria — Soyinka by ogododo: 2:24pm On Aug 05, 2021 |
Lanretoye: Ahaha. |
Re: Our Docility Responsible For Thriving Impunity In Nigeria — Soyinka by ogododo: 3:43pm On Aug 05, 2021 |
Nahunger: Na that dey make our leaders treat us like scum. |
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