Soyinka Hails Opadokun’s NADECO Story as Redemption for Nigeria’s ‘Permanent Lying’ Reputation

Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka praised Chief Ayo Opadokun’s new book, The NADECO Story, at its launch in Lagos. He described Nigeria’s reputation as a “republic of liars” and said the book restores confidence in the nation’s historical narrative. Soyinka highlighted the book’s authenticity and detailed documentation. He noted that Opadokun combines personal experience with thorough research. He urged more writers to follow this model and record the pro-democracy struggle. Tributes were also paid to activists like Olisa Agbakoba and the late Beko Ransome-Kuti for their sacrifices under military rule. Political figures and civil society leaders attended the event and received awards for their roles in restoring democracy. Discussions at the launch emphasized the importance of preserving these stories. Speakers urged younger Nigerians to study the history of the pro-democracy movement and continue documenting the nation’s political journey.

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