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Freedom Fighters are Servants

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Freedom-fighters is now a household name in Africa as many parts were liberated by a few individuals who took up arms to oppose the colonial rule and bad governance at the time. The major driver for the freedom fighters was to restore justice and peace against all odds. Many were welcomed as heroes and saviors for liberating their communities from oppression. What was clear is that the freedom fighters were self-nominated as no one appointed them to fight for the good for the community but rather believed they could cause a change on behalf of the people. It is important to note that our fore fathers were selfless men who stood against all tides for the sake of the community. They were servants. Recently, some freedom fighters suggested to their community that they are not servants and employees but freedom fighters who are fighting for their own beliefs. Without going to details of their beliefs, this act is selfish and doesn’t depict the character of freedom fighters I have kn