This image is a haunting reminder of the diminishing spirit of the enslaved – both in body and in will. Though the physical shackles may rust and decay with time, the psychological chains of oppression often remain, reinforced by systems that thrive on silence, fear, intimidation,and manipulation.
Nigeria, with its complex geopolitical struggles, bears witness to this enduring reality. From economic suppression to political subjugation, the echoes of historical enslavement still resound in the corridors of power, where the powerful prey on the powerless. The spirit of the people is not bound by metal but by the imposed belief that their voices do not matter and that their resistance is futile.
Yet, history teaches us that no oppression lasts forever. The chains of power and control, no matter how formidable, are never unbreakable. The domineering force that shatters them is not brute strength, but truth – unwavering, unapologetic, and relentless. It is the firm resolve of a people who refuse to be silenced, who reclaim their narrative, and who understand that their destiny is not to remain bound but to rise.
Nigeria’s future does not lie in submission but in the collective awakening of its people. When truth meets unyielding resolve, even the strongest chains crumble. The spirit of the enslaved may be diminished, but it is never extinguished. It only awaits the fire of courage to burn again.
Let the echoes of truth and the fire of resolve awaken a new dawn – where no spirit is diminished, no voice is silenced, and no chain remains unbroken.
Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, Esq. (KSC)
February 27, 2025
