Pat Utomi Advocates Against 70+ Year-Old Presidents

Pat Utomi, a prominent political scientist, asserted that Nigerians aged 70 and above should not be eligible for the presidency. He expressed this view in a post on his 𝕏 handle, arguing that Nigeria could have saved substantial resources spent on medical tourism in Europe if the electorate had chosen younger candidates.

Utomi endorsed Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress, claiming that his election would lead to the end of corruption and the cessation of bizarre incidents, such as snakes swallowing billions of naira in government funds. He urged Nigerians to vote wisely in the upcoming election, stating that accountability would be ensured under Obi's leadership.

Utomi's comments reflect a growing concern about the age of political leaders and their capacity to govern effectively.