As of now, there is no public record of Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka specifically commending former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, for not stepping down for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. However, Professor Soyinka has previously praised both Amaechi and Tinubu for their roles in Nigeria’s political landscape.
In a past event, Soyinka described Amaechi as “the arrowhead of the charge that led to the change,” highlighting his courage and conviction in challenging prevailing political norms. He also referred to Tinubu as the “architect of that process,” acknowledging his significant contribution to political change in Nigeria.
While these commendations reflect Soyinka’s recognition of their past political efforts, there is no documented statement from him regarding Amaechi’s stance on the 2027 elections.