10 Years after the German Gate swung open: Harrison Gwamnishu returns with a Thunderous Message of Triumph
By Passman Akpos
Exactly ten years ago today, on 30 November 2015, a young man walked out of the now-famed “German Gate” of the Delta State Prison Yard — not broken, not bowed, but burning with a fire that would one day shake the nation.
That man was Harrison Gwamnishu.
After spending four long years behind bars, in what he has consistently described as an unjust imprisonment orchestrated by corrupt forces, Harrison was discharged by Justice Mabel Omovie of the Delta State High Court, Asaba — a moment that changed the trajectory of his life forever.
Today, a decade later, the Human Rights activist marks not just his freedom, but the rebirth of a man who refused to be silenced.
🔥A DECADE AFTER PRISON: NIGERIANS ROAR WITH EMOTIONAL TRIBUTES🔥
As Harrison shared his emotional anniversary message, tributes from supporters poured in like a tidal wave — raw, angry, grateful, and fiercely celebratory.
Supporters recalled the painful memories of the case, alleging that the ordeal was powered by police corruption and malicious legal backing.Today, they point to the dramatic twist of fate surrounding some of those involved — one no longer alive, another serving time — calling it “poetic justice.”
One supporter thundered:
> “Hurray to a great hero! Where are those who fought to destroy you? Look at how destiny turned the tables! Cheers to the greater man you have become!”
Another admirer wrote:
> “Those moments were designed to break you, but you turned them into weapons. You fight for the weak because you know the pain. That prison was your preparation ground.”
Across social media and community groups, the message was unanimous:From persecution came purpose. From prison came power
🔥“PRISON DIDN’T BREAK ME — IT BUILT ME”: HARRISON SPEAKS🔥
In his own emotional statement, Harrison declared:
> “I celebrate the man I became — the man prison could not silence. I thank God, my parents who never stopped praying, and everyone who carried me in their hearts. Today I walk free, with purpose.”
To many Nigerians, Harrison’s story has become a symbol of:
Resilience
Courage
Reinvention
The fight against injustice
Human rights advocates applauded him as a “child of destiny,” and one supporter even described his imprisonment as:
> “The divine training ground that sharpened a revolutionary.”
🔥FROM PRISONER TO PROTECTOR: HOW A CELL CREATED A CHAMPION🔥#Those who knew Harrison before and after prison say the transformation was “nothing short of supernatural.”
Today, he is:
A fearless voice for the oppressed
A rescuer of the abandoned
A champion of prison reforms
A symbol of what happens when broken men refuse to stay broken
One commenter captured it powerfully:
> “If you had never been locked up, you wouldn’t fight with this fire. Those four years didn’t destroy you — they unleashed you.”
🔥A HERO’S JOURNEY THAT REFUSES TO END
As the world marks 10 years since the prison gates opened, Harrison marks 10 years of rising — from a prison number to a national symbol of hope.
Supporters ended the celebration with one unanimous cry:
> “More grace. More victories. More awards. You’re a blessing to humanity.”
