Nigerian political parties have lost their voice – Pat Utomi

Political economist Pat Utomi said that political parties in Nigeria have lost their voices, stressing that the only strong opposition to the Federal Government are a few voices on social media.

Utomi made this statement at the David Oladipo Leadership Roundtable themed “Nigeria and Opposition Politics” in Lagos.

He lamented that most opposition parties had lost their voices due to fear of persecution and internal crises.

“The only strong opposition we have today is a few active citizens on social media. Outside that, no political party is challenging this government,” Utomi said.

He faulted the silence of opposition parties on electoral reforms and constitutional violations.

On his part, the convener, Dr…