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Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka says he has no sense of regret if he decides to quit public life today, saying that he believes there are people who can replace him.
Soyinka spoke at a symposium to mark the 45th birthday of the National President of Campaign for Democracy, Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin held at Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.
According to Soyinka, he gets tired when he hears people say that "who is left? Gani is gone; this one is gone and this one is in the hospital and so on and there is nobody again to continue the struggle.
"I always point out that if you lose faith in the young generation, you become blind to its potentials. When I look at the young generation, I recognise genuinely committed people.
"I have absolutely no sense of regret if I declare at this point that you won't see me in the public again and what is wrong with that?" he stated, adding that people like Joe Okei-Odumakin had shown that people are still around to continue in the struggle to liberate Nigeria.
"Joe Odumakin is faithful to the cause. I have had the pleasure of sharing tear gas with her and I looked forward to sharing an enduring achievement with her. You are the legacy," he added.
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An orator leaves the stage when ovation is louder. You have made your impact gracefully and I believe in your statement "I always point out that if you lose faith in the young generation, you become blind to its potentials. When I look at the young generation, I recognise genuinely committed people." There are committed Nigerians out there who are also fighting for the good cause of the nation.
The Nobel Laureate has contributed his quota, in the fight for liberation of the masses. If he decides to take a bow now, no sane person would challenge or blame him for his decision. He is getting older, and needs time to concentrate on his life or probably his family.