A post highlighting rivalry between Aliko Dangote and Engr. Farouk Ahmed, and the lack of public discussion, drew varied reactions online. One comment suggested, “Always pay evil with evil… nothing will happen.” This statement is troubling because it normalizes retaliation as a response to wrongdoing. Encouraging “evil for evil” fosters cycles of conflict, hostility, and mistrust rather than resolution, accountability, or ethical action. Even in cases of rivalry or perceived injustice, responding with harm perpetuates negativity and undermines principles of fairness and justice. Society benefits more from measured responses, transparency, and lawful accountability than from endorsing revenge. Comments promoting retaliation can escalate conflicts unnecessarily and erode trust, turning disputes into moral battles rather than opportunities for reasoned solutions.
