Charly Boy attacks Soyinka for a comment on Obidients
Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka's recent statement "Fascism on the right track" continues to draw mixed reactions and criticism, mostly from supporters of Labor Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, the Obidients.
In the article, Mr. Soyinka slammed the Obidient movement and shared his views on the Nigerian electoral process and his uncertainty about the country's development.
In the last part of his article, he subtly addresses the famous animator Charly Boy, whom he says he opposes despite being an independent spirit.
"Before I fly off to - well, the next stopover - the last word goes to a favorite maverick, propagated even as he matched his words to action. I suspect in this case , we find ourselves on opposite sides of the strategic fence – that is, democracy.This motto now co-opted from its formulation remains relevant, applicable to all who struggle for genuine social transformation: Your mumu don do!Mr. Soyinka's statement has been partially read.
Charly Boy's "OurMumuDonDo" movement has come into the spotlight after President Muhammadu Buhari's extended medical vacation in England became a cause of national concern.
Charly Boy also participated in a daily sit-out alongside Deji Adeyanju to call on President Buhari to return to office or step down
Obidients: "disgusting and off-putting concoction" - Wole SoyinkaIn his article, the famous 88-year-old playwright attacked the Obidient movement.
He wrote: "By the way, I agree with Seun Kuti; 'Obidients' is one of the most disgusting and off-putting concoctions I have ever encountered in any political arena. "
While they claim to have the right to freedom of choice, specific actions have raised questions.
“I finally realized that Soyinka could never be the man that Chinua Achebe was. The Kongi is not ordinary; he has to be very measured every time he makes a public statement.
"Look at a man that many Nigerians place on such a high pedestal, reducing himself to a boy for criminal politicians. What a great fucking shame."
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Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka's recent statement "Fascism on the right track" continues to draw mixed reactions and criticism, mostly from supporters of Labor Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, the Obidients.
In the article, Mr. Soyinka slammed the Obidient movement and shared his views on the Nigerian electoral process and his uncertainty about the country's development.
In the last part of his article, he subtly addresses the famous animator Charly Boy, whom he says he opposes despite being an independent spirit.
"Before I fly off to - well, the next stopover - the last word goes to a favorite maverick, propagated even as he matched his words to action. I suspect in this case , we find ourselves on opposite sides of the strategic fence – that is, democracy.This motto now co-opted from its formulation remains relevant, applicable to all who struggle for genuine social transformation: Your mumu don do!Mr. Soyinka's statement has been partially read.
Charly Boy's "OurMumuDonDo" movement has come into the spotlight after President Muhammadu Buhari's extended medical vacation in England became a cause of national concern.
Charly Boy also participated in a daily sit-out alongside Deji Adeyanju to call on President Buhari to return to office or step down
Obidients: "disgusting and off-putting concoction" - Wole SoyinkaIn his article, the famous 88-year-old playwright attacked the Obidient movement.
He wrote: "By the way, I agree with Seun Kuti; 'Obidients' is one of the most disgusting and off-putting concoctions I have ever encountered in any political arena. "
While they claim to have the right to freedom of choice, specific actions have raised questions.
“I finally realized that Soyinka could never be the man that Chinua Achebe was. The Kongi is not ordinary; he has to be very measured every time he makes a public statement.
"Look at a man that many Nigerians place on such a high pedestal, reducing himself to a boy for criminal politicians. What a great fucking shame."
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