The dictatorial political system of Kafira is an epitome of many African governments. This kind of government, which is very conservative, is characterized by oppression to human rights, both social and political. This is clearly seen in the text, ‘Betrayal in the City’ where any individual who tries to speak his mind is either jailed unconstitutionally or is killed.

So many ills are propagated in the current society simply because a majority of people have chosen to be silent and do nothing about problems facing them. The perpetrations of such ills are left to go scot free. 

​We have those that we think are our friends and we keep them informed and as part of our lives, yet they are our enemies and don’t have much interest in us.