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Soyinka Asks Buhari To Reveal Health Status, Backs IPOB, Others by k4kings(m): 7:01am On Mar 27, 2017 |
Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has called on Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, 74, to reveal the condition of his health after spending nearly two months in Britain on medical leave. Buhari and Soyinka Soyinka, who spoke in an interview with AFP at Paris Book Fair weekend, also said indigenous people had a right to assert themselves as a distinct people, even within a political and geographical zone anywhere in the world. “He’s ill, there’s no question, and I wish for heaven’s sake that people in public positions would just be honest. “Illness is part of our existence. Buhari owes it to the nation and I don’t know why he and his advisors are being so coy about it,” Soyinka said. Soyinka, who also noted that US President, Donald Trump, exploited “latent xenophobia” to reach the White House, said a people had a right to agitate for self-autonomy within a geographical expression. He was obviously reacting to the agitation for declaration of independent state of Biafra in the South East of Nigeria. He said: “It’s not the real estate for me that defines a nation or a people, no, it’s a history, a culture. What is a crime within an artificial entity like Nigeria? You have states being created which are not viable.” Biafra unsuccessfully fought for independence in a brutal three-year civil war — during which Soyinka was imprisoned for nearly two years over allegations of espionage. Separatist sentiment has grown since the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, was arrested in October 2015, sparking bloody clashes with security forces. The military denied an allegation by Amnesty International in November that security agents killed some 150 Biafra protesters in the past year. Soyinka said: “I cannot accept the notion that people have a right to kill other people because they want to assert their identity… It it doesn’t cost anything to recognise it.” Ironically, IPOB threw its support behind Trump’s presidential campaign in the belief he would recognise their independence movement. Soon after Britons voted to leave the European Union in a referendum last July, the group pushed for its own version of “Brexit” from Nigeria that it dubbed “Biafrexit”. He said President Donald Trump, exploited “latent xenophobia” to reach the White House, decrying the erection of walls, especially in people’s minds, anywhere in the world. He said: “He played to a latent xenophobic streak which exists in all societies including mine,” said Soyinka, who renounced his US green card upon Trump’s victory in November over the Republican’s anti-immigrant rhetoric. When I see that kind of conduct… to gain power, I’m completely revolted.” Soyinka, who was awarded the Nobel prize for literature in 1986, said further: “To me a horrible moment was to watch hundreds of thousands of people actually applauding when (Trump) uttered these sentiments” during the election campaign. “I’m against the erection of walls, especially in people’s minds,” the white-haired professor added. I’ve never made any bones about it, whether it’s happening in Nigeria” or elsewhere.” Soyinka recalled when in 1983, faced with a steep drop in oil prices, the Nigerian government, “to cover up all its problems, decided to expel aliens”. Some two million undocumented immigrants — mainly from nearby Ghana — were given a few weeks to leave the west African country, whose economy is driven by vast oil resources. “There were hordes of refugees in ramshackle lorries going back to their home countries. Ever since, the chequered jute bag used by travellers throughout west Africa has been known as the “Ghana Must Go bag,” Soyinka said. http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/03/soyinka-asks-buhari-reveal-health-status-backs-ipob-others/
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Re: Soyinka Asks Buhari To Reveal Health Status, Backs IPOB, Others by CROWNWEALTH019(m): 7:03am On Mar 27, 2017 |
AFONJAS don they tear/open eyes 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Soyinka Asks Buhari To Reveal Health Status, Backs IPOB, Others by sarrki(m): 7:07am On Mar 27, 2017 |
His health his not affecting his duties |
Re: Soyinka Asks Buhari To Reveal Health Status, Backs IPOB, Others by knuckbuck(m): 7:08am On Mar 27, 2017 |
Oga Soyinka, you are still here... I can not believe you have the guts to show your face after what you have put hapless Nigerians through with the sell of this dud called General Buhari. 7 Likes |
Re: Soyinka Asks Buhari To Reveal Health Status, Backs IPOB, Others by sarrki(m): 7:10am On Mar 27, 2017 |
Ipob is confused right Is this part of their agitation? why asking him to declare his health statuis |
Re: Soyinka Asks Buhari To Reveal Health Status, Backs IPOB, Others by Nwodosis(m): 7:11am On Mar 27, 2017 |
If not for his tribe, I would have believed that he is sincere and saying the facts! 7 Likes |
Re: Soyinka Asks Buhari To Reveal Health Status, Backs IPOB, Others by sarrki(m): 7:12am On Mar 27, 2017 |
knuckbuck: He shows he's a patriotic Nigeria we call it constructive criticism less you forget he's omoluabi, Omoluabi talks when need arises |
Re: Soyinka Asks Buhari To Reveal Health Status, Backs IPOB, Others by DIKEnaWAR: 7:12am On Mar 27, 2017 |
Soyinka should first of all reveal his own brain status. The way he has been talking and acting recently is unbecoming of a man of his pedigree. Let's confirm that he is alright and fit to ask Buhari questions. If you ask me, Buhari and Soyinka need brain scan first. 2 Likes |
Re: Soyinka Asks Buhari To Reveal Health Status, Backs IPOB, Others by abescom: 7:12am On Mar 27, 2017 |
They will use Wole Soyinka and dump him soon. Like they are trying hard to adopt Atiku now. 1 Like |
Re: Soyinka Asks Buhari To Reveal Health Status, Backs IPOB, Others by sarrki(m): 7:12am On Mar 27, 2017 |
Nwodosis: what is this? |
Re: Soyinka Asks Buhari To Reveal Health Status, Backs IPOB, Others by sarrki(m): 7:12am On Mar 27, 2017 |
abescom: following |
Re: Soyinka Asks Buhari To Reveal Health Status, Backs IPOB, Others by sarrki(m): 7:13am On Mar 27, 2017 |
DIKEnaWAR: when I see a confused wailer I can tell 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Soyinka Asks Buhari To Reveal Health Status, Backs IPOB, Others by jumpandpas(m): 7:14am On Mar 27, 2017 |
sarrki: We are no more interested in his health status, all we know is that he DRANK HIV BLLOD in London hospital. 6 Likes |
Re: Soyinka Asks Buhari To Reveal Health Status, Backs IPOB, Others by sarrki(m): 7:15am On Mar 27, 2017 |
CROWNWEALTH019:Check engine |
Re: Soyinka Asks Buhari To Reveal Health Status, Backs IPOB, Others by abescom: 7:15am On Mar 27, 2017 |
Watch Ipob praising the prof now. And watch them in few months when he says something that doesn't favour them. Today he is not afonja, give it few months. It is their pastime, the "we are the victim" people. |
Re: Soyinka Asks Buhari To Reveal Health Status, Backs IPOB, Others by TippyTop(m): 7:16am On Mar 27, 2017 |
The romance between Soyinka and Bubu didn't last did it? I laff in Kafanchan. 2 Likes |
Re: Soyinka Asks Buhari To Reveal Health Status, Backs IPOB, Others by chukwuibuipob: 7:17am On Mar 27, 2017 |
Old age related sickness. I'm IPOB but I want KANU to stay put in KUjE and outlive Mandela 27 yrs.He fit enter guinness book of record/Prisoner Noble price * Walk outa the thread* 1 Like |
Re: Soyinka Asks Buhari To Reveal Health Status, Backs IPOB, Others by CROWNWEALTH019(m): 7:17am On Mar 27, 2017 |
sarrki:take time sarrki 2 Likes |
Re: Soyinka Asks Buhari To Reveal Health Status, Backs IPOB, Others by Boleyndynasty2(f): 7:17am On Mar 27, 2017 |
sarrki:Why not make your comment and leave instead of quoting everyone here. People are entitled to their opinions just the way you are. Allow some other people who have something meaningful to post gain access to the FP instead of you quoting different people only to say nothing sensible, Good morning sir 9 Likes |
Re: Soyinka Asks Buhari To Reveal Health Status, Backs IPOB, Others by sarrki(m): 7:19am On Mar 27, 2017 |
Boleyndynasty2: Morning ma just trying to help control the wailing it's too early Monday morning to start with this |
Re: Soyinka Asks Buhari To Reveal Health Status, Backs IPOB, Others by sarrki(m): 7:19am On Mar 27, 2017 |
CROWNWEALTH019: CROWNWEALTH019: |
Re: Soyinka Asks Buhari To Reveal Health Status, Backs IPOB, Others by sarrki(m): 7:20am On Mar 27, 2017 |
DIKEnaWAR: The thing Enter Am |
Re: Soyinka Asks Buhari To Reveal Health Status, Backs IPOB, Others by Nwodosis(m): 7:21am On Mar 27, 2017 |
sarrki: Why can't you disclose your health status to the country you claim to love and die for? Do you hide your health status from your loved ones? I've not heard One Ghana, One Cameroon or One Liberia, we only hear One Nigeria, why? 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Soyinka Asks Buhari To Reveal Health Status, Backs IPOB, Others by Nwodosis(m): 7:22am On Mar 27, 2017 |
sarrki:Please I'm not under any payroll like you 7 Likes |
Re: Soyinka Asks Buhari To Reveal Health Status, Backs IPOB, Others by Boleyndynasty2(f): 7:25am On Mar 27, 2017 |
sarrki:when you actually look at it very well, you're the one who needs controlling. Its too early on a Monday morning for you to be like this 5 Likes |
Re: Soyinka Asks Buhari To Reveal Health Status, Backs IPOB, Others by sarrki(m): 7:27am On Mar 27, 2017 |
Nwodosis: says who bro last time I checked wadata plaza is still doing the needful |
Re: Soyinka Asks Buhari To Reveal Health Status, Backs IPOB, Others by sarrki(m): 7:29am On Mar 27, 2017 |
Boleyndynasty2: We are trying to educate wailers how to be patriotic |
Re: Soyinka Asks Buhari To Reveal Health Status, Backs IPOB, Others by Boleyndynasty2(f): 7:32am On Mar 27, 2017 |
sarrki:you're really a clown 3 Likes |
Re: Soyinka Asks Buhari To Reveal Health Status, Backs IPOB, Others by kid23(m): 7:53am On Mar 27, 2017 |
GOD BLESS BIAFRA GOD BLESS NNAMDI KANU GOD BLESS ALL MEN OF GOODWILL AND CONSCIENCE NO RETREAT NO SURRENDER 9 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Soyinka Asks Buhari To Reveal Health Status, Backs IPOB, Others by Funlordmaniac(m): 8:28am On Mar 27, 2017 |
kid23: Wetin dey worry dis one?
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