According to Punch Newspaper, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, recently discussed the importance of celebrating Nobel laureate Prof Wole Soyinka's 90th birthday.
He went further to addressed other relevant matters.
In an exclusive interview, Oba Gbadebo underscored the significance of recognizing Prof Soyinka's accomplishments in literature and activism, showing the worldwide influence of his works.
Reflecting on occasional conflicts between Prof. Soyinka and former President Olusegun Obasanjo, both eminent figures from Egbaland, Oba Gbadebo shared a nuanced perspective.
He stressed that such disagreements should not overshadow collective pride in Egbaland's distinguished sons like Prof. Soyinka and Chief Obasanjo, both of whom have made significant national and global contributions.
In his words, he stated saying, "I don’t feel disturbed, because we cannot all sleep and face the same directions as we used to say in Yorubaland. If he (Soyinka) has a problem with Obasanjo and he has to go to the United Nations with placards and the rest, it is because he believes in the cause he is fighting, so we have no cause to stop him."