Soyinka’s Broken Conscience: What 2023 Revealed About Nigeria’s Nobel Laureate

For decades, Wole Soyinka stood as Nigeria’s moral compass. He faced prison, exile and military dictators. When he spoke, the nation listened. But the 2023 election changed everything. His public endorsement of Bola Tinubu shocked many, especially Peter Obi supporters. His silence on rising insecurity and economic woes deepened doubts about his impartiality. Supporters argue age and past courage explain his restraint. Critics see tribal loyalty eclipsing national conscience. Now the question is clear: did Soyinka lose his moral authority or did Nigeria’s politics simply expose its own flaws?

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