The Convener of the newly announced ‘Big Tent Coalition Shadow Government’, Prof. Pat Utomi, has defended the creation of the body, with remarks that it’s not a rebellion, but rather a citizens’ platform for responsible democratic opposition.
He made these remarks against the backdrop of critics, including the All Progressives Congress (APC) and federal government officials, who have labelled the initiative as political theatre, unconstitutional, or rebellious.
In a statement yesterday, titled ‘In Service of Country, In Obedience to Conscience’, Utomi clarified that the shadow cabinet’s formation is not an attack on the state or a power grab, but rather “a citizens’ platform for responsible democratic opposition.”