BLIND FOLLOWERS TIED TO DEAD LEADERS: A REFLECTION ON NIGERIA’s STAGNATION
Nigeria today stands at a crossroads, yet it seems to move in circles. The metaphor is simple but profound: the nation is like a body of blind followers tied to dead leaders. The dead cannot move, and the blind cannot see. Together, they remain stuck, perpetuating cycles of misdirection and frustration. The “dead leaders” are not only those who have passed away physically, but also the ideas, systems, and approaches that no longer serve progress. Leadership is not just a title; it is vision, foresight, and the capacity to guide toward collective prosperity. When leadership becomes obsolete, yet continues to be revered unquestioningly, it binds the society in stagnation. The “blind followers” are those who, through habit, loyalty, or fear, refuse to question authority or assess the reality before them. Without vision, without critical thinking, they cannot recognize that the path they tread leads nowhere. So, who or what will free the blind from the dead? The answer lies not in res...
