BAYELSA ELECTION: “You Cannot Take The Swamp Out Of The Hippopotamus” – Sylva Replies Jonathan
Sylva described Jonathan’s comment on the election as unfortunate.
Governor Douye Diri of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, had won his reelection bid during last Saturday’s governorship election.
Congratulating Diri, Jonathan said his victory would further improve the security situation in the state.
Reacting, Sylva wondered if the remark was made by the former president.
Recounting a comment by Wole Soyinka, Sylva said a hippopotamus can’t be taken out of a swamp.
Posting on X, Sylva wrote: “Former President Goodluck Jonathan’s statement is unfortunate. I sincerely hope he was misquoted.
“Let me just quote our respected Wole Soyinka: “you can take the hippopotamus out of the swamp but you cannot take the swamp out of the hippopotamus.”
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