The United States government, under President Donald Trump, has revoked the visa of Nobel Laureate and internationally acclaimed writer, Professor Wole Soyinka.

Soyinka disclosed this on Tuesday during a press conference at Kongi’s Harvest Gallery, Freedom Park, Lagos Island, where he addressed journalists on the matter.

Expressing surprise at the decision, the Nobel laureate said he was unaware of any wrongdoing that could have led to the cancellation of his visa. He described the development as a possible act of witch-hunt.

“It is necessary for me to hold this conference so that people in the United States who are expecting me for this event or that event do not waste their time,” Soyinka stated.

He revealed that he had received formal notification of the visa withdrawal from the U.S. Consulate, confirming that he was now unable to travel to the country.

“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.

According to him, the decision was communicated through an official letter, though no specific reason was provided by the U.S. authorities.

“I’m still looking into my past history. I don’t have any past criminal record or even a felony or misdemeanour to qualify for the revocation,” he noted.

Soyinka added that he had begun reflecting on whether any of his past actions might have triggered the decision.

“I’ve started looking back—have I ever misbehaved toward the United States of America? Do I have a history? Have I been convicted? Have I gone against the law anywhere?” he asked.

Professor Wole Soyinka, one of Africa’s most respected literary figures, has long maintained close ties with the U.S. academic and literary community. The revocation of his visa has therefore come as a shock to many observers both within Nigeria and abroad.