Human rights violations by those in positions of power continue to rise, as institutions meant to protect people increasingly become sources of oppression.
There are moments in a writer’s life when silence feels like
the wiser path. I had reached that point. I had decided to stop writing about
Google altogether. I wanted peace, focus, and the freedom to continue my work
without unnecessary conflict.
However, peace is impossible when injustice continues. Despite
my decision to step back, the ongoing manipulation, the violations of their own
rules, and the abuse of power I continue to witness have forced me to speak
again.
I am compelled to speak because my fundamental rights as a
writer are being violated. No one has the authority to manipulate my work,
suppress my visibility, or interfere with my freedom to publish the truth.
What is happening to me is not a technical issue; it is a
direct attack on my right to express myself without intimidation or
obstruction. I have committed no crime, yet I am treated as if I have crossed a
forbidden line simply for telling the truth.
I did not choose this battle; their actions chose it for me.
Today, I can say without hesitation that I am the first and only African writer
who has dared to expose the misconduct of a search engine that many treat as if
it were a god.
However, I do not worship technology. I worship the true,
invisible, spiritual God, Yahweh, and it is under His guidance that I stand
firm. I am not writing out of anger. I am writing out of necessity.
If what I have already documented is not enough to make those
responsible reconsider their actions, then they should understand that I am
prepared to write more.
I seek only my peace and my respect. I have committed no
crime, yet I am treated in ways that would have sent me to prison if I had done
the same to them.
This is the last time I will address Google’s manipulation
of my articles. I am monitoring my blog more closely than ever, and if I detect
anything unusual, whether through my own observations or through reports from
any search engine, including Yandex, I will resume publishing my findings
immediately, both on my blog and across other platforms.
I am not seeking conflict, but I will not remain silent
while my rights are violated. If the interference continues, I will document
and expose every detail, just as I have always done.