“I Call Him Olorikunkun”: Soyinka Reveals Details of His Visit To Tinubu, Video Emerges
- Professor Wole Soyinka has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as “olorikunkun” for ignoring his call not to run for the 2023 Presidency
- Soyinka said his visit to President Tinubu was embarrassing because he won after ignoring his advice
- The Nobel laureate said he would start to assess Tinubu's administration after one year in office by 2024
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro and government policy
Ikoyi, Lagos state - Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, said he calls President Bola Ahmed Tinubu “olorikunkun” which is a Yoruba expression that means 'a stubborn person.'
Soyinka said he calls Tinubu “olorikunkun” because he completely ignored his advice not to run for the Presidency.
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He stated this while speaking with newsmen after he visited Tinubu at his Lagos residence during the Christmas holiday.
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He disclosed that he shared his seven-point agenda with President Tinubu during his discussion with him.
Reacting to Soyinka’s statement, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, described Soyinka’s visit as a tale of two “olorikunkuns.”
He jokingly asked who could be more “olorikunkun” than the literary legend, adding that sometimes it is good to be stubborn to get ahead in life.
Ajayi via his X page, @TheTope_Ajayi, wrote
“The lesson here is that sometimes, it is good to be an olorikunkun to get ahead in life and achieve our goal.”
Soyinka gives reason he won’t comment on Tinubu’s administration
Legit.ng earlier reported that Soyinka revealed his intent to withhold assessments until one year into President Tinubu’s tenure, which will be in May 2024.
This strategy, he clarified, allows the president sufficient time to address deficiencies that might exist.
Tinubu receives Abia Governor Otti, Soyinka in Lagos
Legit.ng also reported that President Tinubu received Alex Otti, Abia State governor and Soyinka on Christmas Day in his residence in Lagos.
The president, currently on Christmas vacation in his home state, received the guests of the two notable figures in the country and held important discussions with them.
This was made public by Tinubu's aide, Dada Olusegun, @Dolusegun16, via a post, followed by pictures, shared on his X page (formerly Twitter) on Christmas Eve.
“Come Here, My friend": Tinubu Invites Papa Ajasco
Tinubu showed his likeness for his friends and acquaintances as he called actor and comedian, Abiodun Ayoyinka, popularly known as Papa Ajasco, to come over to him at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
Tinubu addressed Papa Ajasco as my friend when he spotted him and bid him to come over.
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