The most painful part of the struggle for change;
is the charismatic manipulation and exploitation of the majority; by the few
who have economic, political and religious power to achieve their own ends. Most
times to the disadvantage of the majority. Jesus was opposed, humiliated and
killed by the Jewish leaders not because they were passionate about the enforcement
of the Mosaic Law, which it seems Jesus teachings and actions were radically
against, but for their personal interest and gain. If not, how would we explain
what happened below.
‘It was the governor’s custom at the Feast
to release a prisoner chosen by the crowd. At that time they had a notorious
prisoner, called Barabbas. So when the crowd had gathered, Pilate asked them, “which
one do you want me to release to you: Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?”
for he knew it was out of envy that they had handed Jesus over to him. While Pilate
was sitting on the judge’s sit, his wife sent him this message: “Don’t have
anything to do with that innocent man, for I have suffered a great deal today
in a dream because of him. But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the
crowd to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus executed. ‘’ which of the two do you want me to release
to you?” asked the governor. Barabbas,” they answered. What shall I do, then,
with Jesus who is called Christ?” Pilate asked. They all answered, “Crucify
him!” “Why? What crime has he committed?”
asked Pilate. But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify him!” When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but
that instead uproar was starting, he took water and washed his hands in front
of the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said “it is your
responsibility!’’ All the people answered, “Let his blood be on us and our
Children!” Then he released Barabbas to them. But had he had Jesus flogged, and
handed him over to be crucified.’ (Matthew. 27: 15-26)
Just like the Chief priests and elders; who
are devoid of godly principles, the crowd that celebrated Jesus but now asks
for his execution because of the manipulation of their ignorance, Pilate, who
lacked the Will to enthrone justice because of his future political interest. Today,
we live in a country, where our leaders are devoid of godly principles, even
with their religiosity, where Nigerians are exploited because of ignorance,
those who know the truth and are in the position to effect change, lacks the
Will because of numerous considerations. Those who preach against injustice and
corruption, secretly and indirectly enthrone it. Where misconduct pay faster and our judicial machinery used to do injustice ,
where it is normal to grease some palms, if one must get what one is entitled
to and where everyone who stands for what is right is considered a fool. These
have led to the frustration of many who set out in pursuit of a better society
to the point of joining the band wagon. Hence, the knowledge of the necessary requirements
for a successful cleansing of the milieu, we intend to cleanse is pertinent, if
we must succeed like JESUS whom we celebrate today; because a lot of persons
who have set out to cleanse Nigeria, Nigerian Judicial system inclusive, no
longer remember where they left their cleansing apparatus.
We must learn from Jesus; his submission to
the will of the father even when he desired that the cup be taken away from
him. The love for the actualization of salvation kept him going. We must understand
the need for holistic preparation for our mandate .We must appreciate the fact
that there may be temptations and trials but we can still win, we must be at
home with the fact that it is easier to scream change than to be committed to bring
it to pass, that the pursuit of change requires high level of commitment and
sacrifice.
Consequently
like JESUS , the need to raise vision bearers coupled with understanding, preparation,
focus, determination, and resoluteness cannot be overemphasized. In fact they are indispensable qualities that must be imbibed by CLASFONITES; if we must succeed
in positively transforming Nigerian Legal profession.
Finally,
success is assured because JESUS never failed, he rose from death we shall rise
above every opposition.
by
EKWEMEZE CHIMEREMEZE FRANCIS
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