"BONE OF CONTENTION"

                  FRACTURED FAMILY My relationship with Uncle Orisa was so cordial so much so that my loyalty to him was compared by some family members as a worship to a deity. To be fair to their perceptions and observations, they were right because both my service and fidelity to him could only be comparable to reverence to a god.

I defended his interests and was more than ever willing to sacrifice my life to ensure his safety. His welfare and happiness were my priority. It was Afaraukwu-wide and beyond that our bonds were so strong, enduring and unbreakable.

But the recent family dynamics negatively impacted the cordiality of our bonds. To be precise, brief, and direct to the point, he told me and my siblings to bury our dead  father who is his elder brother. 

This is a fact he kept denying even with established and undisputable evidence from impeccable sources.  

This is the bone of contention between us. I need not only a true confession but also a heartfelt apology born out of remorse from him. He hurt me.

He himself understands the family dynamics more than the sycophants around him fanning the embers of discord. Those of them who knew the truth and deliberately chose to be silent would be rewarded in kind by God. 

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  1. TruthforposterityJune 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM

    A man of principle, may your gentle soul repose in perfect peace Amen.

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