"Pat Utomi Predicts Nigeria Heading Toward Somalia's turmoil in Upcoming Years"
Headline: Nigeria's Political Woes: Pat Utomi Predicts Doomsday Scenario in Next Few Years
Hey there! Let's dive into a thought-provoking interview with former presidential candidate, Pat Utomi. In a chat with Punch, Utomi paints a bleak picture for Nigeria's future due to its current political climate.
Utomi warns that the country could surpass Somalia's chaos within a few years, thanks to escalating issues like kidnappings, banditry, and terrorism. The root cause, according to him, is the widespread perception of politics as a lucrative venture.
Utomi urges for a drastic shift, making politics incompatible as a source of personal gain. In his words, "The fundamental thing is that people find politics profitable. We must find a way of making politics materially inconvenient and unprofitable."
He compares a professor of medicine's salary to that of a local government chairman's personal assistant, highlighting the distorted incentive structure in Nigeria. Utomi fears that the country's progress is stalled due to this imbalance.
He also criticizes the culture of speaking half-truths and accepting lies, which he believes hampers the nation's progress. Moreover, he laments the lack of courage to question power and the pervasive scramble for power and resources.
On another note, Utomi weighs in on the recent political defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), commenting on the manipulation of the constitution. He suggests that, in reality, individuals who defect should lose their positions as per the constitutional intent.
In case you're wondering, Pat Utomi is well-known for his initiative, the Big Tent Coalition Shadow Government (BTCSG). While specific methods to combat the issues he addresses are not explicitly provided, the BTCSG focuses on systematic monitoring, critiquing, and suggesting alternatives to government policies, promoting transparency, and combating corruption.
To further address the issue, additional steps such as strengthening legal frameworks, encouraging civic engagement, and promoting transparency in public finance could prove beneficial.
That's all for now, folks! Stay tuned for more insights into Nigeria's political landscape. Until next time! 🙌
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- Pat Utomi, in a conversation with Punch, predicts a dismal future for Nigeria due to the country's current politically chaotic environment, likening it to Somalia's chaos.
- Utomi emphasizes the need for a transformation in Nigeria's politics, making it unfavorable for personal profit, asserting that the root of the problem lies in the widespread belief that politics is lucrative.
- The former presidential candidate criticizes the culture of dishonesty and tolerance for lies, pointing out that it hinders the nation's advancement, and laments the lack of courage to challenge power.
- Utomi also comments on the recent political defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC), reflecting on the manipulation of the constitution and suggesting that defectors should lose their positions as intended by the constitution.
- The issue of kidnapping, banditry, and terrorism, concerns that Utomi raised about Nigeria's future, have been further highlighted in general news, crime, and justice sectors, with the DSS and prominent figures like Bola Tinubu also involved in related discussions.
