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I Hope Peter Obi Doesn’t Contest Next Presidential Election, His Team Is Incompetent To Lead Nigeria —Wole Soyinka

The iliterary icon further accused Obi of controlling the online trolls responsible for the insults directed at him and other prominent figures who raised critical questions about the party’s campaign during the electioneering period.

Nobel Laureate Prof Wole Soyinka has said he hopes Peter Obi, a former Labour Party presidential candidate, will not contest the next election.


Soyinka said this in a recent interview with Noble Nigeria, arguing that the actions of the Labour Party leadership in the last election showed that he and his team were not fit to govern Nigeria.

The literary icon further accused Obi of controlling the online trolls responsible for the insults directed at him and other prominent figures who raised critical questions about the party’s campaign during the electioneering period.

Soyinka was constantly insulted by Obi’s ers, known as ‘Obidients’ on social media, especially X.

Soyinka said, “It has to do with education. I didn’t read all these (insults by Obidient Movement) but of course, some links were sent to me, especially when facts were ‘being manufactured’.

“When I read these things, I was disgusted. There’s no other word for it. I really was disgusted and I know that it was orchestrated.

“I know that there is a relay mechanism, which is triggered into action by those who control what we call the trolls of the Internet, and so my disgust and contempt. I just went about my business, you know, because nobody, anybody on this earth who thinks they can stop me telling the truth as I see it needs to have his or her head examined. It’s as elementary as that.

“But it is depressing to see those who wanted to be political leaders encouraging that kind of action, that kind of attitude in the youth. And my mind went to the expression, ‘They don’t know what they’re doing’. Those who sow the wind will reap the whirlwind.”

Soyinka, who described the online trolls as “foot soldiers” added that “they’ve trained in that aspect”.

He said, “One of these days, they would be astonished, they would turn on them and teach them a lesson. And so, my attitude was very blasé and it is for me a sad phenomenon, especially for those who want to lead multi-textured (society)- different religions, different ethnic groups, different worldviews - who actually want to preside over such a group as one. It means that they have already declared themselves incompetent to lead such an entity.”

When asked about Obi and his candidacy in the last election, Soyinka said, “I hope for the sake of the nation that he doesn’t express interest in the next election because for me as a leader, if there was any proof that he was unfit to lead that country, it’s in the conduct which he encouraged among his followers.”

https://saharareporters.com/2024/05/23/i-hope-peter-obi-doesnt-contest-next-presidential-election-his-team-incompetent-lead#google_vignette

His friend and brother with the competent team is showing us shege.

This so called Gbajue has never criticised his government.

Dollar is 1500
PMS is 800-1000
Inflation at over 33%
Insecurity high
Hunger
Poverty
Corruption

He has never contributed anything to move the nation forward nor kicked against his darling Bola.

Have you ever seen soyinka condemn bandits, kidnapping, inflation, devaluation?

He even promised to rate Tinubu's Government after one year. This is one year and all he is still doing is insult Obi and anything he stands for.

Below is picture of him protesting against removal of fuel subsidy. Today no more subsidy and things are really tough for NIGERIANs and his problem is Peter Obi and Obidients.😂


NIGERIANs look at your so called intellectuals!!

Wole Soyinka really fell off.

Instead of Wole Soyinka to be planning to release his assessment of Tinubu's Government after 1 year like he said, it is Peter Obi he is focusing on.

The shameless Wole Soyinka wants to use Peter Obi and Obidients to distract people from asking him where is his assessment of Tinubu’s Government.

According to the IMF, Nigeria’s $375 billion GDP, is going to shrink to a $253 billion Economy by the end of 2024.

Bola Tinubu is not only incompetent but aloof. His failures are inexcusable. But Peter Obi and Obidients are the problem

Prof. Gbajue continue!!

Wole Soyinka fell off but you that didn't fall of your entire generation is only known deep inside imo forest.
Nairalands and clowns

Toh

I hope the Obidients would at least try to twe twe or shake body on this thread without the continuation of forming rigid body.

Prof have spoken the bitter truth that might be hard to swallow. We have been relaying same for some time now but his ers are not just interested in listening.

You don't attract people to your side by attacking them. That's more like running around the circle

Kikikiki...Obidients really rubbished the gbajue professor ..e pain am wella

All his years of intimidating people, he has never encountered what he saw in 2023.
Even his birthday celebration that used to be the talk of town went unnoticed.

Useless rice eating agbaya

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vekAJZnhaQU

From the time of GEJ they have been chasing voters away with vile rhetorics. Extremely incompetent lots.

They will insult you again for this truth you have spoken.
But you can only try, you cant stop pigs from rolling in the mud, the best you can do which you are already doing is never get in the mud with them.

Never seen a group of humans as uncultured as these breed of dogs.

Few days Tinubu the Jagaban was out of the country they already started spreading rumours of his death, some were already celebrating, if he had not returned when he did we would have been told he was cloned....

As a matter of fact one a few weeks ago was still going on and on about Buhari being a clone.
He was showing people pictures of the ear.
I asked him if he ed that Buhari had an ear surgery around that time he said it was propaganda.

If the truth doesnt fit into their story then its a propaganda....

I still thank God that we sane Nigerians voted for the right person.

They loved Nigeria when they thought that boy was going to win.
Today they pray everyday for Nigeria to fail.
They call everu good news propaganda and dance to every bad news.

The obidient movement is a demonic movement, you have to be possessed for you to celebrate bad news and hate good news.
Its not normal....

AcuraZDX:


I am an Obidient and the post was made here by me.

I am here to expose the Gbajue professor/cultist

And leave the topic of discussion bah?

So so true. I totally agree with Soyinka. Imagine Aisha Yusufu as Minister of Finance, The other Arise TV boy (Rufai Oseni) as Minister of Information, Charlie Boy as Minister of Arts and Culture. Kenneth Okonkwo as Justice Minister. What a joke. But since obidients are dummies, they won't understand.

I agree with you...

Especially on hindsight. Towards the election, I was almost swayed to his corner due to the hype and all.

In retrospect though atiku would have been the best man for the job of the front line trio.

He would at least have brought stability to the economy.

Still a bit early for Tinubu though... But I don't see the direction his government is headed.

At least not yet... Seems like he is running out of steam too early!

AcuraZDX:
I Hope Peter Obi Doesn’t Contest Next Presidential Election, His Team Is Incompetent To Lead Nigeria —Wole Soyinka


The iliterary icon further accused Obi of controlling the online trolls responsible for the insults directed at him and other prominent figures who raised critical questions about the party’s campaign during the electioneering period.

Nobel Laureate Prof Wole Soyinka has said he hopes Peter Obi, a former Labour Party presidential candidate, will not contest the next election.


Soyinka said this in a recent interview with Noble Nigeria, arguing that the actions of the Labour Party leadership in the last election showed that he and his team were not fit to govern Nigeria.

The literary icon further accused Obi of controlling the online trolls responsible for the insults directed at him and other prominent figures who raised critical questions about the party’s campaign during the electioneering period.

Soyinka was constantly insulted by Obi’s ers, known as ‘Obidients’ on social media, especially X.

Soyinka said, “It has to do with education. I didn’t read all these (insults by Obidient Movement) but of course, some links were sent to me, especially when facts were ‘being manufactured’.

“When I read these things, I was disgusted. There’s no other word for it. I really was disgusted and I know that it was orchestrated.

“I know that there is a relay mechanism, which is triggered into action by those who control what we call the trolls of the Internet, and so my disgust and contempt. I just went about my business, you know, because nobody, anybody on this earth who thinks they can stop me telling the truth as I see it needs to have his or her head examined. It’s as elementary as that.

“But it is depressing to see those who wanted to be political leaders encouraging that kind of action, that kind of attitude in the youth. And my mind went to the expression, ‘They don’t know what they’re doing’. Those who sow the wind will reap the whirlwind.”

Soyinka, who described the online trolls as “foot soldiers” added that “they’ve trained in that aspect”.

He said, “One of these days, they would be astonished, they would turn on them and teach them a lesson. And so, my attitude was very blasé and it is for me a sad phenomenon, especially for those who want to lead multi-textured (society)- different religions, different ethnic groups, different worldviews - who actually want to preside over such a group as one. It means that they have already declared themselves incompetent to lead such an entity.”

When asked about Obi and his candidacy in the last election, Soyinka said, “I hope for the sake of the nation that he doesn’t express interest in the next election because for me as a leader, if there was any proof that he was unfit to lead that country, it’s in the conduct which he encouraged among his followers.”

https://saharareporters.com/2024/05/23/i-hope-peter-obi-doesnt-contest-next-presidential-election-his-team-incompetent-lead#google_vignette

Apt!


Did he win the 2023 Presidential election? Listen to what Pastor Emmanuel said about his followers. It's not different from what Prof just said.
https://youtube.com/shorts/31ZEUJl9BV8?si=lZDQ6IeMcHHJRL9X

God bless Nigeria for ever! Check my signature for free stuffs!

AcuraZDX:
This man has never criticised this government.

Dollar is 1500
PMS is 800-1000
Inflation at over 33%
Insecurity high
Hunger
Poverty
Corruption

He has never contributed nor kicked against his darling Bola.

He even promised to rate Tinubu's Government after one year. This is one year and all he is still doing is does insult Obi and anything he stands for.

Wole Soyinka really fell off.

Stop convulsing like a frustrated goat. Dollar rate was floated and that affected so many things. It affected PMS, Inflation,Hunger and Poverty on your wailing list.

Wole Soyinka is very correct. Peter Obi and his Obidients are toxic.

helinues:


And leave the topic of discussion bah?

Which is what?

When is he assessing your god like he promised?

Bunch of Hypocrites and enemies of the Country

Gbajue will never become the president of Nigeria.

AcuraZDX:


Which is what?

When is he assessing your god like he promised?

Bunch of Hypocrites and enemies of the Country

Why did you create the thread if you are not interested in discussing what it's all about?

Why the deliberate derailing ?

helinues:


Why did you create the thread if you are not interested in discussing what it's all about?

Why the deliberate derailing ?

The aim is to eXpose your Gbajue to the whole world to see. A failed professor and rice Agabaya

very incompetent people. they think trolling and insults is how to win presidential election.

He lost the audacity to demand respect when he insulted every member of Jonathan's family for political of the opposition. .

This man who called Goodluck Jonathan's wife "Shippopotamus" is bereft of respect.

He believes in Yoruba's turn. Any of his assertions are geared to any threat to the minority government of Ahmed Tinubu.

AcuraZDX:
This man has ncriticizedcised this government.

Dollar is 1500
PMS is 800-1000
Inflation at over 33%
Insecurity high
Hunger
Poverty
Corruption

He has never contributed nor kicked against his darling Bola.

He even promised to rate Tinubu's Government after one year. This is one year and all he is still doing is insulting Obi and anything he stands for.

Below is a picture of him protesting against the removal of fuel subsidies. Today no more subsidies and this is tough for Nigerians his problem is Peter Obi and Obidients.


Nigerians look at your so-called intellectuals!!

Wole Soyinka really fell off.

So, of all the suffering in the the land, Peter Obi is Wole Soyinka's problem?
.

Peter Obi himself is very incompetent

Under him poverty in Anambra state doubled, his roads were substandard, he was stealing state funds to build brewery for himself.

In his personal life, his only son became a homosexual due to his failure as a father.

helinues:
Toh

I hope Obidients would at least try to twe twe or shake body on this thread without the continuation of forming rigid body.

Prof have spoken the bitter truth that might be hard to swallow. We have been relaying same for some time now but his ers are not just interested in listening.

You don't attract people to your side by attacking them. That's more like running around the circle

Lmao
Inflation is 40%
Just 1% of Nigerians earn more than 400k monthly salary
Unemployment everywhere
No road, no security

Yet your problem is Obidients and Peter Obi.

You need to visit the hospital's emergency ward because you have psychiatric issues.

PlasmaTV:


Lmao
Inflation is 40%
Just 1% of Nigerians earn more than 400k monthly salary
Unemployment everywhere
No road, no security

Yet your problem is Obidients and Peter Obi.

You need to visit the hospital's emergency ward because you have psychiatric issues.

Toh

The oracle is still on the ground oo, but already started predicting.

Very easy people to predict

He is part of the lost generation. They have nothing to contribute to the future generation. A bunch of selfish individuals.

PlasmaTV:


Lmao
Inflation is 40%
Just 1% of Nigerians earn more than 400k monthly salary
Unemployment everywhere
No road, no security

Yet your problem is Obidients and Peter Obi.

You need to visit the hospital's emergency ward because you have psychiatric issues.

LadyExcellency:
He is part of the lost generation. They have nothing to contribute to the future generation. A bunch of selfish individuals.

You can imagine a so called Professors priority 😂.

Talking about Obi and Obidients when the country is in shambles. To the extent the managers of the economy are now retracting their braggadocios statements.

Mallam Peterudeen Ajala obi

Ezewuzie01:
Peter Obi himself is very incompetent

Under him poverty in Anambra state doubled, his roads were substandard, he was stealing state funds to build brewery for himself.

In his personal life, his only son became a homosexual due to his failure as a father.

Obi has always been a thief claiming saint.

His ers can never swear with their lives that peter never stole in Anambra.

Of all the problems the catastrophe on ground have wrecked, this is all he can say. Cornfool ostrich headed bigot. Can believe this educated man can boldly a despicable brother criminal because it is of his ethnic origin. Education is not enlightenment.