Rethinking Communism: Is Private Property Abolition Its True Goal?

Is the abolition of private property really what communism aims to achieve? Communism’s stated goal is a classless society, but many early advocates focused on eliminating private ownership and the free market instead of tackling social divisions. The author argues that no country has ever fully banned personal property or small-scale trade. A more practical path would treat everyone as both worker and investor, with mandatory savings and taxation that grow people’s wealth over time. Nigeria’s pension law already requires employee and employer contributions, allowing many retirees to afford their own homes. This model suggests a market-based route to a society where no one is left behind.

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