Pat Utomi Critiques APC for Nigeria's Economic Decline

Political economist and former presidential candidate Prof. Pat Utomi accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of taking Nigeria backwards, highlighting the country's economic decline that has eroded citizens' purchasing power. In a post on his X handle, Utomi differentiated between economic stagnation and regression, arguing that Nigeria is experiencing regression under the APC-led government.

He illustrated this by comparing the affordability of car models over a decade, stating that if a Nigerian could afford a 2006 model in 2016 but cannot afford it in 2026, it signifies regression. Utomi emphasized that Nigeria is not merely stagnant but is losing ground, with past comforts becoming luxuries.

He called on Nigerians to use their votes to change the country's direction, framing the act of voting out incompetent leaders as a national responsibility. He urged citizens to stop supporting those contributing to the nation's decline, stating, "If we want to save Nigeria, we must stop rewarding those destroying it.".