Soyinka Makes Startling Revelation About Buhari’s Govt

Nobel lauréate, Wole Soyinka, on Thursday said there was a palpable disconnect between President Muhammadu Buhari and the prevailing realities in Nigeria.

Soyinka who spoke at an interview with PlusTv Africa, said he’s convinced that Buhari’s not in charge of the country.

He said some elements at aso rock have hijacked the running of the country.

The intelligentsia said the solution to the nation’s problem is decentralisation, adding that there’s a need for the people to be historically conscious.

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Soyinka said this in reaction to an open letter written by Umar Dangiwa, retired colonel and former military administrator of Kaduna, to Buhari over the president’s penchant for favouritism and nepotism when it comes to making government appointments.

He said it was not enough to broach the subject of skewed appointments but those found culpable of it should be punished.

“First of all, I was appalled by the silence that followed this revelation. I think those who are responsible for this criminal lopsidedness should be punished. It is not sufficient just to discuss it. It’s criminal,” Soyinka said.

“I have said this before. I don’t believe there is really anybody in charge in Aso Rock. I’m sorry to say this. I’ve been studying the trend over the past year and a half and I believe this president is not in charge of this nation, in so many aspects and directions. I’m convinced he’s not really and totally with it.

“It’s so serious. It is not the fact alone, we know the history of this. We know what it has caused the nation and we know it isn’t over yet. And you say are launching an enquiry. That’s not enough. This man is not in charge.”