Nigeria’s Redemption Won’t Come From APC Or PDP – Pat Utomi

A renowned political economist, Prof. Pat Utomi has come out to say that his plan to form a mega political party with like-minded people and political groups ahead of the 2027 general elections is on course.

He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and Nigerians have been reacting.

According to him, the redemption of the country will not be achieved by the ruling All Progressives Congress or any of the opposition parties, so he has to do something alongside other well-meaning Nigerians.

Utomi added that the present political parties has failed the people, and they have not added value to nation-building.

His words, “It is precisely the reason I arrived in Nigeria yesterday to continue that work(formation of mega party).

I believe that the political party system in Nigeria has failed completely. Political parties are not democratic and they are not serving the purpose.

Political parties and politicians of these parties cannot save Nigeria now, it is clear.

The nature and the structure of our politics is such that even good people, when they enter these existing political parties, will play to their interests.

Nigeria must be saved by its citizens and this is precisely what I am advancing.

We are talking about value-driven citizenship with integrity, work ethics, respect for the dignity of people, regard for labour.

We are created for others; we are not created for ourselves, we are created for the good of others. A tree does not take benefit from the shades it creates.

We want Nigerians to develop that mindset. Right now, the mindset that Nigerians have is me, myself, and I.

Self-love is so consuming and that is why Nigerian politicians don’t act in the interest of the people or the state. They act so narrowly in their self-interests.”

WOW.