'Look at a man many Nigerians put on such a high pedestal, reducing himself to a boy for criminal politicians….'
” continues to elicit mixed reactions and criticisms, primarily by supporters of Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate, the Obidients.
“Before I take myself off for– well, next port of call – the final word goes to a favourite maverick, propagated even as he matched his words by action. I suspect that in this instance, we find ourselves on opposite sides of the strategic fence – that is, democracy. This now co-opted watchword of his formulation remains apt, applicable to all who strive for authentic social transformation: Your mumu don do!” Mr Soyinka’s statement partly read.
He wrote, “By the way, I agree with Seun Kuti; ‘Obidients’ is one of the most repulsive, off-putting concoctions I ever encountered in any political arena.”Wole Soyinka“By contrast, I have no quarrel with “Yes Daddy”. Roman Catholics are used to saying “Yes, Father”. Secularists say “Enh, Baba”. The context and content are what matters, and lies – where established – raise bothersome issues such as Integrity Deficiency”, he wrote.
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