Video: Boxer Bash Ali bashed by Minister of Sport’s security detail

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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Posted: at 9-06-2013 04:23 PM (10 years ago) | Hero

aw e take concern me

Posted: at 9-06-2013 05:34 PM (10 years ago) | Newbie

U know 9ja police na. They would open fire on him even if he is unarmed

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Posted: at 9-06-2013 05:58 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

na ali phyuk up,he wud remove dare jaws wit hot blow

Posted: at 9-06-2013 06:10 PM (10 years ago) | Newbie

nawa oh

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Posted: at 9-06-2013 06:15 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

What a pity,,,,even President of America he still receives visitors not to talk of ordinary minister.When Bash Ali was reigning that stupid sport minister was still in his village ooo.

Posted: at 9-06-2013 06:51 PM (10 years ago) | Upcoming

Not nice to treat him that way !

Posted: at 9-06-2013 07:26 PM (10 years ago) | Hero

this is too bad; why is't a big deal to see the minister of sport? why is he the minister than if ppl can't see him

Posted: at 9-06-2013 08:47 PM (10 years ago) | Hero

Eyaaaaaaaaaaaaa   

Posted: at 9-06-2013 09:38 PM (10 years ago) | Addicted Hero

BASH ALI WAS NEVER A GOOD BOXER TOGETHER WITH JOE LASIS THE FORMER CUSTOM.POLICE MAN. THEY WERE USING JUJU FROM IJEBU ODE. HE FALSIFIED HIS AGE. LET GO HOME AND REST. LET STOP REFERING HIM AS A BOXER.

Posted: at 9-06-2013 09:51 PM (10 years ago) | Upcoming