Pat Utomi declares exit from Nigerian politics, says He won’t seek office again
A Professor of Political Economy, Pat Utomi, has announced that he will no longer contest for any political office or accept appointments from any Nigerian government, signaling a definitive end to his political ambitions.
Utomi made this known during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, where he emphasized his commitment to focusing solely on the well-being of the next generation.
“Let me state clearly: I will not run for public office, I will not accept an appointment, [or] contract by any government in Nigeria. My only concern is the well-being of the next generation,” Utomi said.
He also addressed critics who accuse him of political opportunism, saying, “I have lived my life decently without government money or stealing anybody’s thing. I want to take that away from people who talk nonsense like, ‘Oh, he is looking for contract.’”
Utomi, a respected academic and public affairs commentator, has in the past contested for public office and remained a vocal participant in national discourse. His latest stance marks a turning point in his career, as he now distances himself from any formal role in governance or politics.
