The Trial of Dedan Kimathi as a model against the neo-colonialism of betrayal by African leaders: a literary, linguistic and dialogic analysis

Abstract

John Maxwell, a motivational speaker and inspirational writer, avers that Everything rises and falls on leadership (). Corroborating this, George Ehusani states that “a land devoid of visionary leaders and a nation without integrity can hardly experience stability and peace… leaders with vision inspire citizens and mobilize them for nation building” (1). Lamenting the sad and sorry state of the Nigerian nation, Achebe states very categorically that “the trouble with Nigeria is simply and squarely a failure of leadership” (I).