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 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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