Professor Pat Utomi condemns political excesses while Nigerians endure rising hardship.
Renowned economist and public affairs analyst Professor Pat Utomi has issued a sharp critique of Nigeria’s political class, denouncing lavish spending and political extravagance at a time when citizens are grappling with severe hardship.
Utomi pointed to the wide gap between the lifestyles of political elites and the daily struggles of ordinary Nigerians, calling it an “insult” to democratic values. He urged immediate reforms in governance and accountability.
He stressed that the economic decline requires policymakers to shift focus from self‑aggrandizement to public welfare, advocating for targeted interventions, transparent budgeting, and austerity in political expenditures.
Utomi’s remarks have resonated widely on social media, especially given ongoing crises of inflation, poverty, and food insecurity. His call for recalibration appears to be striking a chord among citizens and reform-minded officials alike.
Picture prompt: “Portrait of Prof Pat Utomi with thoughtful expression, charts of Nigeria’s economy in background.”
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