Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka has opened up on the reason he has not publicly assessed the administration of President Bola Tinubu.
Speaking in an interview with BBC News Yoruba published on Facebook on Tuesday, the renowned writer explained that he is being careful because he does not want his comment to be misinterpreted.
He, however, stated that he is still taking his time and would express his perception of the Tinubu government when he deems it appropriate.
“I have been asked that question by several people,” Soyinka, speaking in the Yoruba language, told his interviewer. “I don’t want to answer because it seems as if there’s nothing one says that won’t be twisted, and I’m tired of that.”
“So, I want to take my time. When it’s time, I will write my view on that,” he said.
An influential public figure and opinion moulder, Soyinka is known for his criticism of successive Nigerian governments, including the administrations of former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan and the late Muhammadu Buhari.
He has, however, yet to publicly voice his assessment of Tinubu’s government, over two years into the administration.
In 2019, Soyinka took a swipe at Buhari’s government, saying it had failed Nigerians in its handling of the country’s security challenges
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