
29/03/2025
Breaking the Chains: Understanding When to Challenge Oppressive Laws
In one of Nigeria's top universities, a young man earned the nickname "Breaker the Law." He was known for being rough, fearless, and notoriously stubborn. As the head of a feared and infamous gang, many saw him as a troublemaker, a rebel without restraint. But beyond the surface, there was something deeper—Breaker the Law was not just a man of chaos, but a man of conviction.
His reputation stemmed from his unwavering belief in fighting for what he considered to be true and just. He did not break laws simply for the sake of rebellion; he challenged them because he understood something most people did not—not all laws are created to serve the people. Governments and powerful institutions often design laws to protect and benefit a select few while using the same system to oppress and suppress the masses.
This brings us to a critical realization: when laws are designed to keep people in bo***ge, it is not only a right but a necessity to break free from them. Too often, individuals blindly follow rules without questioning their fairness, without considering whether these laws serve justice or simply maintain the status quo.
Breaker the Law was feared because he refused to submit to such limitations. He fought for his beliefs, standing against those who sought to control him through unjust regulations. His defiance was not lawlessness—it was a demand for a higher truth, a push against a system that thrived on silencing the weak.
The lesson here is clear: every individual must break the invisible chains within them. These chains are not always physical laws but also mental barriers—fear, conformity, and obedience to systems that do not serve their well-being. It does not matter who made the law or what authority enforces it; if it exists to oppress, it must be challenged.
True freedom begins when people question, resist, and reshape the rules imposed upon them. It is not about reckless rebellion, but about standing against oppression and fighting for a society where laws protect everyone, not just a privileged few.
So, the question is—what chains are you willing to break?