Opinion
2027 And The Valiant Masses
By Dr jalarth Uche Opara
The plasticity of Nigeria’s political class is one attribute that continues to impact the nation negatively.
Tossed around and manipulated, the masses have become nothing more than jokes and humour cracked at beer parlours.
Sadly, this has been the unfortunate reality of the masses. But this cycle will continue unless the people choose the valiant pathway.
Recently, a Valiant movement was launched by His Excellency Chief Valentine Chineto Ozigbo — a movement aimed at creating political consciousness through emancipation, empowerment, value creation and the articulation of a vision focused on positive impact and meaningful political transformation. A vision that seeks to reposition Nigeria on the path of commitment, integrity, fairness, equity, and justice.
For too long, Nigerians have been cowed and clubbered into becoming mere reeds, floating on the waves of the whims and caprices of a self-serving political class. They have been weakened, stripped of the courage to stand on their rights and demand what is rightfully theirs.
Valiance has not been the defining character of the average Nigerian masses; rather, fear, submission, dependency, and the struggle to survive on crumbs have often taken its place.
Until the masses deliberately become valiant — brave, courageous, and determined, willing to show strength in the face of difficulty, danger, and humiliation — achieving the Nigeria of our dreams will remain a difficult journey.
We have been held down by fear from confronting our oppressors and stressors. Our voices have been muffled through the deliberate weaponization of poverty.
Nigeria and Nigerians have been trapped between the jaws of hungry lions, and our future continues to feed their appetite.
Breaking free from their grip will not happen through a passive, “anyhow” attitude. It requires courage, consciousness, and a collective determination to demand a better future.
Being valiant is no longer an option; it is the pathway to political freedom.
Nigeria’s political environment remains thorned.
Dressed in a balloon of calmness, conspiracy silence , fear, greed for crumbs, unassertiveness, and a slavish mentality, the balloon would be deflated, the painful reality facing the masses preseny
The time has come for the masses to rediscover their courage and wear that Valiant attair, only such would stand our heavily thorned political system to achieve an enduring political freedom, which has eluded us for the longest time.
Valiant Masses and leaders, our hope for a better Nigeria.
Jarlath Opara
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