I hadn’t swallowed an alarm clock – Soyinka tells those saying he ought to have commented on Tinubu government

PhenomenalMar 24, 2025Read original

Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has fired back at those reminding him about the need to assess President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

He said although he said he would do so, no one had the right to pressure him, adding that he had not swallowed an alarm clock.

He made this known while speaking on Channels Television’sThe Morning Briefon Monday, March 24, Soyinka made it clear that he would only share his thoughts when he deemed it necessary and when he had substantial points to address. He rejected the notion of adhering to a fixed timeline, such as the one-year milestone marking Tinubu’s time in office.