Renowned political economist, Prof. Pat Utomi, has expressed deep concern over recent political developments in Nigeria.
In a post on his X handle, Utomi criticized a proposal from the Speaker to imprison anyone who speaks negatively about politicians. He also accused the National Assembly of deceiving the public regarding their emoluments, which are drawn from the people’s resources.
“Let those seeking transparency be jailed,” Utomi wrote sarcastically, questioning the ethics of the assembly members. “Do they realize that taking what belongs to another without permission is stealing?” He called on law enforcement to arrest and prosecute the National Assembly members for this alleged theft.
“If the authorities fail to act, the people should initiate the recall process, starting with the Senate President and the Speaker,” he urged.
Reflecting on the state of the nation, Utomi issued a stern warning: “Let it not be said that I didn’t warn about state capture, creeping fascism, and the criminal hijack of politics in Nigeria.” He referenced a book he wrote six years ago, highlighting that the slide toward fascist dictatorship is becoming more evident, drawing a parallel to Germany’s path before WWII.
