Pat Utomi Declares National Assembly Compromised: Lawmakers Prioritize Self-Interest

Pat Utomi Declares National Assembly Compromised: Lawmakers Prioritize Self-InterestProminent economist Pat Utomi has criticized the National Assembly, calling it the worst thing to happen to Nigeria. He expressed that the nation is failing due to a political elite, particularly within the legal community, that lacks innovative thinking to address pressing issues.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In an interview with Punch, Utomi lamented that the National Assembly, which should foster critical discussions to improve the country’s situation, has been compromised. He emphasized the urgency of recognizing that Nigeria is in a state of crisis, necessitating a unified effort to resolve its challenges.

“Nigeria is currently a failure; democracy is not functioning as it should,” he stated. “We are witnessing total judicial and legislative capture, leading to a lack of alternative thinking in the country.”

Utomi pointed out that the National Assembly should be a venue for meaningful debates that generate viable solutions, but instead, it has become a place where lawmakers prioritize personal gain over national progress. “These individuals are merely hustlers, extracting benefits from the system without considering how to improve the country,” he added.

He referenced the insights of James Robinson, who noted that Nigeria understands what needs to be done but struggles to implement it. Utomi also cited a historical example of leadership, recalling how former President Olusegun Obasanjo adopted a low-profile approach during the oil crisis of the late 1970s, highlighting the need for a similar mindset today.

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