Obasanjo is an economic illiterate and a liar – Soyinka

Wale soyinka

Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has described Former President Olusegun Obasanjo as one who should not be taken seriously adding that he has no respect for him.

The Nobel laureate stated this in Lagos at an event tagged “An Evening with Soyinka”, which was organised by Telecommunication company, Globacom, in his honour.

Reacting to a question on what Obasanjo said about him recently, Soyinka noted that Obasanjo has a right to his opinion, stressing however that Obasanjo is liar, and been described as ‘economic illiterate’.

Soyinka stressed that his book My watch were full of lies stating that he began the book with a lie when he said that he deplores lies.

He also uses the opportunity to announce his upcoming book titled Republic of Liars which he says Obasanjo has a prominent place in it.

The event was a celebration of the renowned dramatist, poet, critic, activist and humanist. The event which was also a celebration of young literary stars – Seffie Attach, Tope Folarin and E. C. Osundu – was marked with performances.

In attendance at the colourful event include Profs. J. P. Clarke, Ebun Clarke, Duro Oni, Bode Sowande, General Alani Akinriade (retired), Mrs Francesca Emmanuel among others, and Hollywood star Richard More Damijo, who was the compere .

Finally he says the book will be out soon.