Using Objectivism to Silence the “Paid Pipers” of Nigerian Discourse — Akor Philip Paul Speaks

In an era where misinformation, propaganda, and monetised narratives increasingly shape public opinion, Akor Philip Paul is championing a different path — one rooted in facts, data, and intellectual discipline. In this exclusive interview with Tribune Newspaper, he reflects on his personal trials, the emergence of the Cachet Community, and his mission to reshape Nigeria’s political consciousness through Objectivism.

It is now an emerging truth that, against the false narratives of the past, you are the first Nigerian to lead a crowdfunding organization — Benignant Forte Nigeria Ltd — through a voluntary liquidation process to protect stakeholders. Looking back at that era of “paid pipers” and character disparagement, how did that experience lead to the birth of the Cachet Community?

It was a defining moment of clarity — truly a baptism by fire. I chose the path of transparency and legal rectitude, yet I watched as media agents, driven by what I call “the hunger of the mind and survival,” distorted a legal achievement into a scandal simply for likes, influence, and followers.

“In Nigeria, the narrative is often dictated by the highest bidder.”

That moment taught me something fundamental: we cannot keep begging the media to be objective — many are already conditioned to function as paid pipers. Instead, we must stimulate the mind of the audience itself.

That realization gave birth to the Cachet Community — a movement designed to shift national discourse away from ethnocentric chaos and emotional manipulation toward data-driven intelligence and reasoning.

You’ve introduced a unique framework for this movement — Epistemological Ontology, rooted in the methodology of Objectivism. For the average Nigerian, what does this mean in practical political terms?

It means returning to a reality that is not open to negotiation.

Epistemology asks how we know what we know, while Ontology addresses what truly exists. In Nigeria, our political reality is often manufactured — carefully designed to trigger ethnic loyalty, sentiment, or fear.

“Objectivism insists that facts exist independently of feelings or propaganda.”

If a leader claims economic progress, we do not examine his tribe — we examine the indices.
If policies are announced, we verify outcomes.

Objectivism rejects “my truth” and insists on the truth. What we are doing is training Nigerians to move beyond headlines and begin making independent, evidence-based conclusions.

With another election cycle approaching, the unscrupulous elements you often reference are likely reactivating their propaganda machines. How does the Cachet Community intend to intervene?

We must stop being sponges and start being filters.

Propaganda only thrives where data is absent. Our message is simple: if there is no verifiable, data-backed proof, then there is no conversation.

“When the audience becomes intellectually rigorous, the paid piper automatically loses relevance.”

We are building a community that demands evidence, not emotional triggers. For democracy to mature, public conversations — especially those hosted by Tribune — must be anchored on facts, not funded narratives.

This philosophy appears to be extending beyond digital engagement to physical interaction. Tell us about your upcoming event, THE CONCLAVE. What is its core focus?

THE CONCLAVE is where ideology meets human interaction.

It is a physical gathering designed to dismantle political myths and recalibrate civic responsibility. Given the election season, our theme is:

“Transformational Tribune: The Role of the Electorates in the Future of Nigeria.”

We believe the future of Nigeria is not determined solely by who leads, but by what the people demand.

If citizens demand data, leaders will provide data.
If citizens reject chauvinism, leadership will evolve.

Transformational Tribune is not about power at the top — it is about an electorate that refuses manipulation and insists on proof, performance, and development.

Finally, what message do you have for those currently weaponising the media for financial gain?

You may buy the headline, but you cannot bury the truth forever. To the Nigerian public, I say this: do not let a hungry mind feed you lies. Join us at THE CONCLAVE. Let us stop being victims of paid narratives and begin becoming architects of a data-backed Nigerian future.