On this Democracy Day, I had intended to rest my pen. I wanted to leave the fate written on the walls of history to speak for itself. I thought perhaps the sacrifices of those who fought for democracy were enough testimony. Yet, in the final hour, a thought stirred within me, compelling me to write a message to all of us who have come together to form this sovereign nation called Nigeria. My message is particularly for those who believe that the business of Nigeria lies in the hands of a powerful few. Perhaps they are influenced by what the German sociologist Robert Michels described as the "Iron Law of Oligarchy" ,the tendency for power to concentrate in the hands of a small elite. Looking at our politics, our institutions, and our economy, one may be tempted to believe that the destiny of Nigeria is determined only by those who occupy powerful offices and influential positions. But history tells a different story. Nigeria does not belong to any president, governor, politi...
June 17, 2025
The world is a conflict of opposites.
In recent days, I sat with my friend and brother, Mr. Oni Elijah, not just to mark his birthday, but to reflect deeply on the nature of life, relationships, and the strange way this world treats the good among us.
Why is it that kind people are often taken for granted, while those who walk in cruelty are feared and respected?
It’s a question that continues to twist the stomach of conscience.
When you're on top, when you have what others desire, you'll barely recognize who is truly with you.
You can help someone rise, and they may still turn to fight you. That’s life.
Painful, ungrateful, yet full of hidden lessons.
Elijah shared how he extended his hand to help those in need, only to be ignored when he needed the smallest favor in return.
Those he lifted looked the other way. And still, life moved on.
Those who still believe they can’t knock your shine again are not just mistaken, they’re lounging proudly in the basement of thought, sipping ego cocktails, and calling it enlightenment.
We are living in a generation eager to challenge the builders of empires, fractured by pride, drunk on fast success, mocking those who laid foundations with sweat and sacrifice.
But one thing is eternal: Nature never forgets. It harvests what we all have sown.
Today, we rise to celebrate a man who has given, built, endured, and grown.
Happy birthday to Mr. Oni Elijah, Eli-Euro.
You are not just a year older, you are a living testimony.
Time will yet vindicate you.
With respect and fire,
D Mockratic Pen
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