The United States government has permanently revoked the visa of Nobel laureate and world-renowned playwright, Professor Wole Soyinka.

The literary icon disclosed the development during a media parley held at Freedom Park, Lagos, on Tuesday, October 28, themed “Unending Saga: Idi Amin in Whiteface!”

According to Soyinka, he received an official letter from the US Consulate in Lagos on Thursday, October 23, notifying him of the revocation of his non-immigrant visa. He noted that the decision appeared to be politically motivated, suggesting it may be connected to his outspoken criticism of former US President Donald Trump’s policies.

“It feels somewhat like being witch-hunted for speaking truth to power,” the Nobel laureate remarked.

The official letter from the Consulate, which Soyinka read aloud during the event, stated:

“Dear Mr. Soyinka, this letter serves as official notification of the United States Consulate that the non-immigrant visa listed below has been revoked pursuant to the Department of State Regulations 22 CFR 41.122