‘Obasanjo is the most hypocritical leader this nation has ever produced’— Soyinka

Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka has described ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo as the most hypocritical leader Nigeria has ever produced.

The internationally acclaimed literature professor also vowed to expose the former president on July 3, claiming that he had “crossed the red line”.

He said this on Friday night at the gala dinner and award ceremony of the International Press Institute (IPI) in Abuja.

Soyinka was responding to a question from a participant who asked him to speak on his constant criticism of Abacha even after death.

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The renowned writer said he is not particular about one leader, adding that he might criticise Obasanjo in a day and embrace him the next day.

“Obasanjo is the most hypocritical leader this nation has ever produced,” Soyinka said.

“Obasanjo has crossed the red line… I will launch a publication to expose him at Freedom Park in Lagos on July 3.”

 

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