The iliterary icon further accused Obi of controlling the online trolls responsible for the insults directed at him and other prominent figures who raised critical questions about the party’s campaign during the electioneering period.

Nobel Laureate Prof Wole Soyinka has said he hopes Peter Obi, a former Labour Party presidential candidate, will not contest the next election.


Soyinka said this in a recent interview with Noble Nigeria, arguing that the actions of the Labour Party leadership in the last election showed that he and his team were not fit to govern Nigeria.

The literary icon further accused Obi of controlling the online trolls responsible for the insults directed at him and other prominent figures who raised critical questions about the party’s campaign during the electioneering period.

Soyinka was constantly insulted by Obi’s supporters, known as ‘Obidients’ on social media, especially X.

Soyinka said, “It has to do with education. I didn’t read all these (insults by Obidient Movement) but of course, some links were sent to me, especially when facts were ‘being manufactured’.

“When I read these things, I was disgusted. There’s no other word for it. I really was disgusted and I know that it was orchestrated.

“I know that there is a relay mechanism, which is triggered into action by those who control what we call the trolls of the Internet, and so my disgust and contempt. I just went about my business, you know, because nobody, anybody on this earth who thinks they can stop me telling the truth as I see it needs to have his or her head examined. It’s as elementary as that.

“But it is depressing to see those who wanted to be political leaders encouraging that kind of action, that kind of attitude in the youth. And my mind went to the expression, ‘They don’t know what they’re doing’. Those who sow the wind will reap the whirlwind.”

Soyinka, who described the online trolls as “foot soldiers” added that “they’ve trained in that aspect”.

He said, “One of these days, they would be astonished, they would turn on them and teach them a lesson. And so, my attitude was very blasé and it is for me a sad phenomenon, especially for those who want to lead multi-textured (society)- different religions, different ethnic groups, different worldviews - who actually want to preside over such a group as one. It means that they have already declared themselves incompetent to lead such an entity.”

When asked about Obi and his candidacy in the last election, Soyinka said, “I hope for the sake of the nation that he doesn’t express interest in the next election because for me as a leader, if there was any proof that he was unfit to lead that country, it’s in the conduct which he encouraged among his followers.”

AcuraZDX:


I am an Obidient and the post was made here by me.

I am here to expose the Gbajue professor/cultist

AcuraZDX:
I Hope Peter Obi Doesn’t Contest Next Presidential Election, His Team Is Incompetent To Lead Nigeria —Wole Soyinka


The iliterary icon further accused Obi of controlling the online trolls responsible for the insults directed at him and other prominent figures who raised critical questions about the party’s campaign during the electioneering period.

Nobel Laureate Prof Wole Soyinka has said he hopes Peter Obi, a former Labour Party presidential candidate, will not contest the next election.


Soyinka said this in a recent interview with Noble Nigeria, arguing that the actions of the Labour Party leadership in the last election showed that he and his team were not fit to govern Nigeria.

The literary icon further accused Obi of controlling the online trolls responsible for the insults directed at him and other prominent figures who raised critical questions about the party’s campaign during the electioneering period.

Soyinka was constantly insulted by Obi’s supporters, known as ‘Obidients’ on social media, especially X.

Soyinka said, “It has to do with education. I didn’t read all these (insults by Obidient Movement) but of course, some links were sent to me, especially when facts were ‘being manufactured’.

“When I read these things, I was disgusted. There’s no other word for it. I really was disgusted and I know that it was orchestrated.

“I know that there is a relay mechanism, which is triggered into action by those who control what we call the trolls of the Internet, and so my disgust and contempt. I just went about my business, you know, because nobody, anybody on this earth who thinks they can stop me telling the truth as I see it needs to have his or her head examined. It’s as elementary as that.

“But it is depressing to see those who wanted to be political leaders encouraging that kind of action, that kind of attitude in the youth. And my mind went to the expression, ‘They don’t know what they’re doing’. Those who sow the wind will reap the whirlwind.”

Soyinka, who described the online trolls as “foot soldiers” added that “they’ve trained in that aspect”.

He said, “One of these days, they would be astonished, they would turn on them and teach them a lesson. And so, my attitude was very blasé and it is for me a sad phenomenon, especially for those who want to lead multi-textured (society)- different religions, different ethnic groups, different worldviews - who actually want to preside over such a group as one. It means that they have already declared themselves incompetent to lead such an entity.”

When asked about Obi and his candidacy in the last election, Soyinka said, “I hope for the sake of the nation that he doesn’t express interest in the next election because for me as a leader, if there was any proof that he was unfit to lead that country, it’s in the conduct which he encouraged among his followers.”

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AcuraZDX:
This man has never criticised this government.

Dollar is 1500
PMS is 800-1000
Inflation at over 33%
Insecurity high
Hunger
Poverty
Corruption

He has never contributed nor kicked against his darling Bola.

He even promised to rate Tinubu's Government after one year. This is one year and all he is still doing is does insult Obi and anything he stands for.

Wole Soyinka really fell off.

helinues:


And leave the topic of discussion bah?

AcuraZDX:


Which is what?

When is he assessing your god like he promised?

Bunch of Hypocrites and enemies of the Country

helinues:


Why did you create the thread if you are not interested in discussing what it's all about?

Why the deliberate derailing ?

AcuraZDX:
This man has ncriticizedcised this government.

Dollar is 1500
PMS is 800-1000
Inflation at over 33%
Insecurity high
Hunger
Poverty
Corruption

He has never contributed nor kicked against his darling Bola.

He even promised to rate Tinubu's Government after one year. This is one year and all he is still doing is insulting Obi and anything he stands for.

Below is a picture of him protesting against the removal of fuel subsidies. Today no more subsidies and this is tough for Nigerians his problem is Peter Obi and Obidients.


Nigerians look at your so-called intellectuals!!

Wole Soyinka really fell off.

helinues:
Toh

I hope Obidients would at least try to twe twe or shake body on this thread without the continuation of forming rigid body.

Prof have spoken the bitter truth that might be hard to swallow. We have been relaying same for some time now but his supporters are not just interested in listening.

You don't attract people to your side by attacking them. That's more like running around the circle

PlasmaTV:


Lmao
Inflation is 40%
Just 1% of Nigerians earn more than 400k monthly salary
Unemployment everywhere
No road, no security

Yet your problem is Obidients and Peter Obi.

You need to visit the hospital's emergency ward because you have psychiatric issues.

PlasmaTV:


Lmao
Inflation is 40%
Just 1% of Nigerians earn more than 400k monthly salary
Unemployment everywhere
No road, no security

Yet your problem is Obidients and Peter Obi.

You need to visit the hospital's emergency ward because you have psychiatric issues.

LadyExcellency:
He is part of the lost generation. They have nothing to contribute to the future generation. A bunch of selfish individuals.

Ezewuzie01:
Peter Obi himself is very incompetent

Under him poverty in Anambra state doubled, his roads were substandard, he was stealing state funds to build brewery for himself.

In his personal life, his only son became a homosexual due to his failure as a father.