2027: You’re dishonest if you can’t face rivals in debate – Utomi to Tinubu
A professor of political economy, Pat Utomi, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to face his rivals in a live debate ahead of the 2027 general elections. Utomi threw the challenge on Thursday while responding to questions in an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time. He said the President would be dishonest if he could not […] 2027: You’re dishonest if you can’t face rivals in debate – Utomi…
A professor of political economy, Pat Utomi, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to participate in a live debate with his political rivals before the 2027 general elections. Utomi made the challenge during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time, expressing his disappointment in the current state of Nigerian democracy. He argued that if President Tinubu cannot confidently engage in policy discussions with his contenders, he is being dishonest to the Nigerian people he claims to serve.
Utomi believes that a true democracy requires transparency and open dialogue, suggesting that the President should travel to various states and rural areas to interact with the people. He cited South Korea's experience as an example, praising the country's electoral commission for advising the Nigerian electoral body to hold debates in various public spaces, such as streets, school halls, and television broadcasts.
Utomi expressed concern over the current state of Nigerian democracy, lamenting the time and effort he has invested in the nation while watching it deteriorate.
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