The problem with autocrats, despots and tyrants - both in situ and wannabes - is that their words are usually ascribed a gravitas that far exceeds their sensibilities and competence.

I'm told

There was a time that

Speaking Yoruba

Or any of our

'Native tongues'

Was a tad unfashionable;

Along with the

Honourable names

Bestowed upon us

To reflect

Our worth.