Nigerian boxing legend, Bash Ali, 57, was manhandled
by policemen after attempting to see the Minister of Sports, Bolaji Abdullahi
in Abuja on Thursday June 6th.
According to the Nigerian Telegraph, the boxer, who
is seeking to become the oldest man to hold a world boxing title defence, and
wants to have his defence staged in Nigeria, jostled to get an audience with
President Jonathan, who was at the Abuja National Stadium to inaugurate ‘Rhythm
‘N’ Play on Thursday. Ali scuffled with the president’s aides, which got the
attention of Jonathan. After having been allowed to approach the president, and
after stating his mission, Jonathan directed that the boxer see the Minister of
Sports for further discussion on the matter.
Ali however alleged that when he tried to see the Minister of Sports Bolaji Abdullahi at a private luncheon held with celebrities and a few others, he was manhandled by the minister’s aides and denied audience with the minister.
“There is no respect in this country for the people
who should be respected,” Ali fumed. “How can I, when all I am trying to do is
lift up my country’s name, be assaulted by a bunch of scoundrels all in the
name of protecting their master? I was already a world champion when they were
in primary school.”
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