Money: A Tool for Transformation, Not a Weapon for Intimidation!
Reframing Wealth for Societal Good In many socio-cultural contexts, particularly within the African/Nigerian landscape, money is often perceived as the ultimate symbol of power. It is idolized, pursued, and in some circles weaponized. The more one accumulates, the louder their voice, the more legitimate their influence, and the more unquestioned their authority. But such a perspective is a gross deviation from the true essence of wealth. When money is used as a weapon of intimidation, wielded to suppress, manipulate, or dominate, it ceases to be a blessing and becomes a tool of bondage. True wealth, however, is not measured by accumulation, but by the depth of transformation it enables. The Misuse of Money: A Cultural Crisis We see it daily; money used to silence truth, derail justice, buy loyalty, distort elections, sponsor oppression, and create artificial hierarchies. When money becomes a pedestal for pride, it corrupts influence and replaces integrity with control. This distorted u...
