Amid debates over taxation and economic hardship, one comment crossed a dangerous line: “We can arise and bring him down if we are willing to fight.”
This statement is not merely an expression of frustration; it is an explicit call for violence. While public anger over policies perceived as unfair is understandable, encouraging physical confrontation or uprising threatens lives, stability, and the rule of law. History repeatedly shows that violent rhetoric rarely leads to justice—it often results in chaos, repression, and innocent casualties.
Democratic societies provide channels for dissent: civic engagement, lawful protest, advocacy, litigation, and the ballot. When discourse shifts from criticism to calls for force, it undermines legitimate grievances and delegitimizes reform efforts. Nigerians are entitled to demand transparency, equity, and accountability, but those demands must be pursued through lawful, nonviolent means. Progress is built by pressure and participation, not by bloodshed.
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