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PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday celebrated the African Literary Icon, Professor Wole Soyinka, a comrade in the struggles for democracy between 1993 and 1999 on his 89th birthday.
In a tweet by one of Tinubu’s aides, Bayo Onanuga available to SOJ WORLDWIDE, Tinubu remembered his Comrade in the democratic struggles in the early 90’s when both went on exile to avoid being assassinated by Abacha’s points men.
They became thorns in the flesh of Abacha’s administration when they floated Radio Kudirat along with others to fight for enthronement of democracy in Nigeria.
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“Today, I celebrate Nobel Laureate, elder statesman and pro-democracy activist, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on his attainment of 89.
“Renowned playwright, poet, novelist, Professor Wole Soyinka has done a lot for Nigeria.
In the literary world, he remains a giant, an Iroko. Importantly, his contributions to the struggle for the restoration and institutionalization of democracy and good governance in Nigeria are indelible.
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“Together, along with other activists, we fought for democracy under the aegis of NADECO at great risks to our personal lives.
“Professor Soyinka remains a beacon and a source of inspiration and support to many of us. “As he attains 89 today, we pray that God Almighty grant him more years and strength so he can be around to witness the new Nigeria we are building in line with our Agenda for a Renewed Hope for the country, where security, prosperity and economic development will reign supreme.”
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