Former presidential candidate and rights activist Omoyele Sowore has criticised Professor Pat Utomi’s proposal to establish a “shadow government” in Nigeria, describing it as a symbolic gesture with little practical value.
Mr. Sowore questioned the relevance of mimicking parliamentary practices like those in the United Kingdom, arguing that Nigeria’s political context is vastly different.
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He challenged the logic of creating a parallel structure in a country where the existing government operates with opacity and minimal accountability.
While Professor Utomi envisions a policy-oriented opposition offering credible alternatives, Mr. Sowore insists that meaningful change will only come through mass mobilisation, civic enlightenment, and active political engagement.
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