Nobel Laureate and renowned playwright Prof. Wole Soyinka* has stirred the political atmosphere once again — this time directing a pointed criticism at President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the growing display of privilege and security around his son, Seyi Tinubu.In a fiery statement that has since gone viral, Soyinka questioned the moral and constitutional justification for assigning a high-level security convoy to Seyi Tinubu, who holds no official public office. Videos recently surfaced online showing Seyi moving through cities with presidential-style motorcades and armed escorts, sparking outrage among Nigerians.
“This is a democratic nation, not a monarchy where power is inherited and passed down by blood,” Soyinka stated. “Public resources and national security personnel should not be used to pamper relatives of those in power.”The Nobel Laureate, known for his fearless voice in Nigeria’s political discourse, warned against the creeping return of ‘dynastic politics’ and reminded President Tinubu that Nigerians elected him, not his family, to serve.His comments have reignited public debate about the abuse of power, political entitlement, and the growing gap between Nigeria’s ruling elite and the suffering masses.
Civil society groups and youth activists have echoed Soyinka’s concerns, calling on the Tinubu administration to address the issue transparently* and refocus national priorities on service, not showmanship.While the presidency has yet to issue a formal response, the message is loud and clear: Nigerians are watching, and voices like Wole Soyinka’s will not be silenced.
