Victors, victims and witnesses: 250 years of US triumphalism, By Owei Lakemfa

As the United States marks its 250th Independence Day, the author, Owei Lakemfa, offers a reflective perspective on 250 years of American triumphalism. The piece acknowledges the nation's journey through the lens of its victors, victims, and witnesses, suggesting a complex legacy.

Lakemfa extends congratulations to the U.S. on its anniversary but couches this in a profound wish for humanity. He prays for the development of an "engineering" capability that could alter human DNA, transforming the species into a force for peace and development across the universe. Such a transformation, he posits, would be the true realization of the concept of "God's own country."

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As I join millions around the world to congratulate the US on its 250th Independence Day, I pray humanity can develop some engineering that can alter its DNA and transform it into a force of peace and development in the universe.

The article, published by Premium Times Nigeria, appears to be an opinion piece or commentary, offering a critical yet hopeful outlook on the U.S.'s role and potential impact on the global stage. It frames the anniversary not just as a national celebration but as an occasion for global contemplation on peace and human development.

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That is what will make it truly “God’s own country.”