Pat Utomi Questions Nigeria's Democracy: Millions for Primaries, Professors on N500,000

Professor Pat Utomi, a renowned expert in Political Economy, has openly challenged the current state of Nigeria's democracy. His critique focuses on what he describes as excessive financial outlays by the political class, particularly during primary elections, set against a backdrop of severe economic hardship across the nation. Utomi drew a sharp contrast, highlighting that while university professors in Nigeria earn less than N500,000 monthly, politicians routinely spend millions of naira on their primary campaigns. This significant disparity, according to Professor Utomi, raises fundamental questions about the equity and sustainability of the country's democratic system.