Pat Utomi Responds To Presidency’s Accusations Of Organizing Anti-Government Protest

Pat Utomi Responds To Presidency’s Accusations Of Organizing Anti-Government Protest

Nigerian political economist Pat Utomi responded to allegations by the presidency that he was involved in organizing the upcoming nationwide protest scheduled for August. The accusation, made by Bayo Onanuga, a senior spokesperson for President Bola Tinubu, linked supporters of the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, including Utomi, to the protest…….. CONTINUE READING 

In a statement on his official social media platform, Utomi clarified his stance, affirming his support for peaceful protests as a legitimate democratic tool for expressing citizens’ voices. He mentioned his history of participating in various protests, dating back to his days as an undergraduate at UNN and including his involvement in marches following the annulment of the June 12 election.

Regarding the 2020 EndSARS protests, Utomi acknowledged his support despite not being involved in organizing them. He stated, “If I were part of whatever is being planned for August, I would consider it an honor and not wait for Bayo Onanuga to call me out.”