2023 Presidency: Soyinka denies backing Tinubu, describes viral quote attributed to him as fake news

“For the avoidance of doubt, I have not even THOUGHT 2023, much less inserted candidates into coveted positions. The signature of this latest moron is familiar — he or she does not even know the difference between “Laureate and Laurel”. This is an ancient forgery being recycled for the umpteenth time Those who pass it round do themselves and their recipients a disservice. Find something worthwhile to occupy your time”, Soyinka said.

In a subtle jab at those who spread rumours of his death in 2021, the Nobel Laureate wondered how a dead man could endorse a politician when it was obvious the dead do not engage in politicking. He said:

“In any case, we have no business with politics in the land of the dead, and the most recent information I have on me is that I died sometime last year. The email account of the year’s Nobel “Laurel” was hacked by these same agents to publicise my demise, so who is this still politicking WS “Laurel”?”