On Sunday, Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka was visited by Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate.
Obi praised the meeting as enriching and said that they had a meaningful talk in a series of tweets posted on his official Twitter profile.
According to Newsmen, several of Obi’s followers chastised Prof. Soyinka for remarks he made in an interview.
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However, during their visit, Obi tried to make amends with the renowned author.
Obi complimented Soyinka for his dedication to justice and equity in Nigeria and claimed that they had spoken about their hopes for a more improved and inclusive nation.
The presidential contender also recognized the sacrifices Soyinka made prior to the civil war in support of the Igbo people.
He expressed appreciation for the opportunity to clear any misconceptions about their relationship.
Obi said, “Today (Sunday) I visited one of Nigeria’s most revered figures and an international literary icon, Prof Wole Soyinka. Prof Soyinka has been my father whom I hold in very 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.
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“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 civil war, fighting for the cause of the Igbos. I cherish this Sunday visit which was intended to erase the needless misconceptions about the relationship between the great icon and the obidient family.”
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