US Revokes Wole Soyinka’s Visa Under Trump Administration
Nobel Laureate and renowned writer, Professor Wole Soyinka, says the United States government under President Donald Trump has revoked his visa.
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday at Kongi’s Harvest Gallery, Freedom Park, Lagos, Soyinka expressed shock over the decision, noting that he was unaware of any wrongdoing that could have led to the action.
He described the move as a possible “witch-hunt,” adding that he had received an official notification from the US Consulate informing him of the visa withdrawal.
“I have no visa; I am banned, obviously, from the United States. And if you want to see me, you know where to find me,” he said.
Soyinka, who has enjoyed long-standing ties with the US literary and academic community, said no explanation was given for the revocation, leaving him reflecting on whether any of his past actions could have triggered it.
