Wole Soyinka dissociate self from video of the Pyrates Confraternity mocking presidential aspirant Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s health

Wole Soyinka dissociate self from video of the Pyrates Confraternity mocking presidential aspirant Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s health .

In the viral video, members of the National Association of Seadogs, aka Pyrates confraternity, are heard singing about Tinubu wanting to be president despite the fact that he ” no well ” and his hands and legs ” shake “

Reacting , Wole Soyinka , who founded Pyrates Confraternity as a university student in Ibadan , Nigeria , described making a mockery of Tinubu due to his ill – health as distasteful .

He said : ” My attention has been drawn to a video clip making internet rounds , of a dancing and chanting group , in red and white costume , purportedly members of the Pyrates Confraternity . “

The display acidly targets a presidential candidate in the awaited 2023 elections .

Since the whole world knows of my connection with that fraternity , it is essential that I state in clear , unambiguous terms , that I am not involved in that public performance , nor in any way associated with the sentiments expressed in the songs .

Like any other civic group , the Pyrates Confraternity is entitled to its freedom of expression , individually or collectively .