Soyinka Slams Tinubu’s Address, Condemns ‘Repression’ of Protesters

Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s nationwide address on Sunday, saying it failed to address the government’s violent crackdown on #EndBadGovernance protesters.

In a statement, Soyinka expressed disappointment and concern over the government’s use of live bullets and excessive force against peaceful demonstrators, likening it to colonial-era repression. He urged the government to adopt more civilized approaches, citing international examples like the Yellow Vest movement in France.

Soyinka warned that the excessive use of force will only exacerbate public resentment and could lead to more severe upheavals, emphasizing the need for a transformation in security response strategies.

The #EndBadGovernance protests, now in their fourth day, continue to highlight the country’s worsening economic conditions, rising poverty, and ineffective governance.