Controversial Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has revealed that following former United States President Donald Trump’s conviction he might choose to apply for restoration of his Permanent Residence, known as the Green Card.
Soyinka made the remark while reacting to the verdict on Friday, in a personal statement which was obtained by Africa Today News, New York on Saturday.
The Nobel Laurette said for millions in anguished parts of the world, “certainly for us in vast swathes of the African continent, this is daybreak on a new democratic promise.”
The statement, titled “The Trump Verdict, reads: “For millions in anguished parts of the world, certainly for us in vast swathes of the African continent, this is daybreak on a new democratic promise.
“The warning is clear, sooner or later, the clamour of equity breaks down the stoutest gates on guard across the citadel of impunity.
Read Also: Biden Berates Trump Over ‘Reckless’ Attacks On Court
“The Trump debacle is a challenge also, a call to preparedness and steadfastness. Installed and putative fascisms–secular, military or theocratic-will extract from this only the wrong lessons, batten down and ‘crack down’ in self-protection.
“It is “Not yet Uhuru”, not anywhere close for humanity in our global village. Nonetheless, a celebration, albeit in a minor key, is justified.
“P.s. Seeing that this trite, personal gesture attracted such inordinate attention at the time, let me answer the question before it is asked: Yes, I may choose to apply for restoration of my card of Permanent Residence, known as the Green Card. Possibly.”
Meanwhile, President Joe Biden has described as “reckless” Friday’s comments by Donald Trump after the Republican lashed out in rambling, angry comments at verdicts in New York making him the first former US president to become a convicted felon.
Five months ahead of the November 5 election, when the billionaire intends to dethrone Biden and make an unexpected comeback to power, the thrilling conclusion of Trump’s hush money trial took place.