Peter Obi Hints On Discussion He Had With Wole Soyinka During His Visit To The Nobel Laureate

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has hinted on the nature of the discussion that transpired between him and the Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka when he visited him in his home on Sunday.

Obi was widely reported in the media to have visited the literary giant but the content of the discussion they had together was not revealed.

His visit is coming weeks after the controversial interview Wole Soyinka granted on Channels Television to condemn the public outburst of Obi’s running mate in the February 25 presidential election, Datti Baba-Ahmed.

The Labour Party vice presidential candidate had warned the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari and Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola not to partake in the swearing-in of Bola Ahmed Tinubu on May 29.

According to Baba-Ahmed, swearing-in of Tinubu is like swearing-in a military administration because his election is unconstitutional and it will be tantamount to a suspension of the Nigerian constitution.

Reacting to Baba-Ahmed’s interview, Soyinka described him as Fascist. He condemned the statement and accused him of inciting crisis in the country.

Soyinka’s interview however sparked outrage from Peter Obi’s loyalists across the country.

Weeks after the development, the former Anambra State governor paid a visit to the octogenarian.

Writing on his verified twitter handle, Peter Obi hinted on the nature of discussion he had with Soyinka. 

He said:

“Today, I visited one of Nigeria’s most revered figures and an international literary icon, Prof Wole Soyinka. Prof Soyinka has been a father whom I hold in very high esteem for what he has achieved and stands for in the struggle for a better Nigeria.

“His reputation as a fighter for justice and equity in our society has been legendary and we will NEVER ignore them. I had a very useful and enriching discussion about his aspirations for a better and greater Nigeria, and he shared a lot with me about his dream for a greater and more inclusive Nigeria. I reminded the Nobel laureate of the huge price he paid just before the outbreak of the civil war, fighting for the cause of the Igbos.”