Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has explained why he had to pull out of the Wole Soyinka’s Centre award ceremony slated 9 December, 2019.

In a statement issued by Laolu Akande, spokesperson to Prof Osinbajo and titled “For The Records”, the Vice President explained why he couldn’t grace the award were he was to receive an anti-corruption award.

“I am extremely grateful for the recognition and award of the “Integrity Specialty of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism’s Anti-corruption Defender Award of 2019” to me.

“The award, I note, is for our Justice reform efforts in Lagos State. I had accepted the award with pride on behalf of the excellent Justice Sector team we had.

“However, two reasons explain my absence. First is that I am currently in Abu Dhabi for an international meeting under the auspices of the government of the UAE where I am the keynote speaker.

“Second, in view of the developments on Friday in the Sowore case, I think it would be insensitive and inappropriate to attend the ceremony.

“Please accept my heartfelt apologies and extend the same to the other members of the organizing team. God bless you.”

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A gentleman per excellence. We are proud of you our Starboy.

I love how Osinbajo distanced himself from the recent foolishness of the cabals and the President who is being pushed off track again like sycophants did to him in the 80s till he lost everythig including his mother's life and his marriage

Last last, people with common sense and not moronic Dunce (Ipobians) would remember when Osinbajo became an Acting President, he did the right thing by releasing ungratefull Nnamdi Kanu, and other people with pending bail court orders like james abiri the journalist, he confirmed CJN Onoghen as stipulated by the law, and he sacked Lawal Daura the DSS boss when he violated the premesis of the National Assembly


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This government is one,they all behave alike,they are all excellent liers , this statement contradicts what the organisers said

Foolish man, you'd think this one is different from Buhari..

Shior

Hopeless satanic two faced liar.

Wole soyinka centre kicked you out because of your shameful support for , and silence in tyranny.

You are a useless shameless idiot. I hope the crumbs given to you by Abba kyari can follow you to your judgement with God

This is honorable Sir. We love you for this action.

This reads like fake news. Why is there no link to telhe source?

jahsharon:
A gentleman per excellence. We are proud of you our Starboy.

You mean slave boy

The country is only left with the option of disintegration except we want to keep deceiving each other.

jahsharon:
A gentleman per excellence. We are proud of you our Starboy.

Yoruba Moslem starboy

I this statement was clear... Why insult a man that you are yet to reach his level?

Good. He distanced himself

He didnt pull Out,
Soyinka Center suspended the award to him based on the recent Sowore issue,
This is just damage control

https://tribuneonlineng.com/wole-soyinka-centre-suspends-award-for-vice-president-osinbajo/

The Messiah we are looking for is in APC but Southerners are finding it difficult to come together and deliver him witg support.

I wish Southerners can forgive each other and play their card well, then endorse Osibanjo.

some kid here b like they ll rather vote for a Northerner . mtchw.
Many kids on this thread gan

And where is the source of this news? A story with no direct source and not even a press release!

And I guess someone rushed to send this out to counter the release of the organisers.

I just bought a bag of foreign Rice for N16,000 here in the north. Trucks of these comes in on daily bases.

The Northern border is either not close or there is a bias policing.

Border closure is simply to witch hunt the South.

This is a nice gesture from Vp osinbajo. Probably, i might have to desist from calling you Pastor trader moni. all nairaland Resident zombie, this is the way to go and aint too Late if most of you will at least be reasonable, use your god giving Logic to dissect issues afterall the man buhari you are putting your life and reputation on the line for do not know u exist and never care of any business about you.

Even, i could not beleive that old man sagay that is presently enjoying this govt still come out to condemn ss action

bastardmod:
Hopeless satanic two faced liar.

Wole soyinka centre kicked you out because of your shameful support for , and silence in tyranny.

You are a useless shameless idiot. I hope the crumbs given to you by Abba kyari can follow you to your judgement with God

exactly what happened he was shoved away due to the recent happenings affecting the judiciary (and his silence on it ) regarding Messr Sowore.
And the Pastor is here twisting the whole thing to look like he abandoned the award? People wey go make heaven for this cabinet no go reach 2 .

It's very obvious somebody is doing damage control for our VP ACADEMICS.

The rescinded their decision to give him the award because of the show of shame displayed by the DSS, and Osubanjo's silence was too loud, as he never issues a statement to distance himself from that show of shame.

I can see some paid MISCREANTS hailing him, yet the write up is without a credible source.

That shows how low zombies IQ ARE

itsme01:



I love how Osinbajo distances himself from the recent foolishness of the cabals and the President who is being pushed off track again like sycophants did to him in the 80s till he lost everythig including his mother's life and his marriage

Last last, people with common sense and not moronic Dunce (Ipobians) would remember when Osinbajo became an Acting President, he did the right thing by releasing ungratefull Nnamdi Kanu, and other people with pending bail court orders like james abiri the journalist, he confirmed CJN Onoghen as stipulated by the law, and he sacked Lawal Daura the DSS boss when he violated the premesis of the National Assembly


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Rubbish.
The proper thing for any honourable man that does not support the policies of the government of the day,to do, is to resign.
He just worsened his case.
Impeaching him would be in order for trying to portray the government in bad light by this press release.
You either support the actions of a government you are part of,or you resign.

Zeemam:
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has explained why he had to pull out of the Wole Soyinka’s Centre award ceremony slated 9 December, 2019.

In a statement issued by Laolu Akande, spokesperson to Prof Osinbajo and titled “For The Records”, the Vice President explained why he couldn’t grace the award were he was to receive an anti-corruption award.

“I am extremely grateful for the recognition and award of the “Integrity Specialty of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism’s Anti-corruption Defender Award of 2019” to me.

“The award, I note, is for our Justice reform efforts in Lagos State. I had accepted the award with pride on behalf of the excellent Justice Sector team we had.

“However, two reasons explain my absence. First is that I am currently in Abu Dhabi for an international meeting under the auspices of the government of the UAE where I am the keynote speaker.

“Second, in view of the developments on Friday in the Sowore case, I think it would be insensitive and inappropriate to attend the ceremony.

“Please accept my heartfelt apologies and extend the same to the other members of the organizing team. God bless you.”

If starboy want to be taken any serious, let him resign from his position as VP first, & then perhaps he can talk to sensible Nigerians

seborrhic:

Rubbish.
The proper thing for any honourable man that does not support the policies of the government of the day,to do, is to resign.
He just worsened his case.
Impeaching him would be in order for trying to portray the government in bad light by this press release.
You either support the actions of a government you are part of,or you resign.

Only a big fool would suggest a Vice President who won a joint ticket to forego his constituitional right because his Principal decided to act in manners deem as in apporpraite... resignation only shows admission of guilt or why else hasnt Pence resigned? why cant you chimpchomps think beyond Peter Obi's loss and think straight... did Atiku resign during the heat of Obasanjo's days or didnt Atiku with the help of Akeredolu SAN take Obasanjo to court to remain on his seat as VP? Or did Jonathan resign when turai yaradua made him useless when yaradua was terminally ill?

ImmaculateJOE:
I just bought a bag of foreign Rice for N16,000 here in the north. Trucks of these comes in on daily bases.

The Northern border is either not close or there is a bias policing.

Border closure is simply to witch hunt the South.

Lol.
You bought it cheap,I bought caprice last month for 18k.
Northern borders are open.

Where are those useless irrelevant 5% again? Nonsense.

Osibanjo president 2023. 5% Can go and die.

Gentleman per excellent, just like Jonathan.

idid:
Foolish man, you'd think this one is different from Buhari..

Shior

A u mistaking osibanjo for ur father?

Wole Soyinka kicked him to the curb.

Our Pastor decided to lie.

Jack500:
Where are those useless irrelevant 5% again? Nonsense.

Osibanjo president 2023. 5% Can go and die.

In your dreams.

NA abokii go first start the beating before the 5% will finish it.