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File Photo: Economist and political activist, Prof Pat Utomi Political economist and former presidential candidate, Prof. Pat Utomi, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress of taking Nigeria backwards, saying the country’s economic decline has eroded citizens’ purchasing power and made previously affordable goods increasingly out of reach. Utomi made the allegation in a post on his X handle on Wednesday, where he distinguished between economic stagnation and regression, arguing that Nigeria was experiencing the latter under the APC-led government.
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✦However, he said a situation in which the same person could no longer afford even the 2006 model in 2026 demonstrated regression.
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Wednesday:Utomi made the allegation in a post on his X handle on Wednesday, where he distinguished between economic stagnation and regression, arguing that Nigeria was experiencing the latter under the APC-led government.2026:He illustrated the difference using the example of a car, saying a Nigerian who could afford a 2006 model in 2016 should, at the same level of financial standing, be able to afford a 2016 model in 2026.2026:However, he said a situation in which the same person could no longer afford even the 2006 model in 2026 demonstrated regression.
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✦File Photo: Economist and political activist, Prof Pat Utomi Political economist and former presidential candidate, Prof. Pat Utomi, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress of taking Nigeria backwards, saying the country’s economic decline has eroded citizens’ purchasing power and made previously affordable goods increasingly out of reach.
✦Utomi made the allegation in a post on his X handle on Wednesday, where he distinguished between economic stagnation and regression, arguing that Nigeria was experiencing the latter under the APC-led government.
✦However, he said a situation in which the same person could no longer afford even the 2006 model in 2026 demonstrated regression.
Key Facts:Wednesday: Utomi made the allegation in a post on his X handle on Wednesday, where he distinguished between economic stagnation and regression, arguing that Nigeria was experiencing the latter under the APC-led government.2026: He illustrated the difference using the example of a car, saying a Nigerian who could afford a 2006 model in 2016 should, at the same level of financial standing, be able to afford a 2016 model in 2026.2026: However, he said a situation in which the same person could no longer afford even the 2006 model in 2026 demonstrated regression.yesterday: He said, “We are not simply standing still; we are losing ground, watching yesterday’s modest comforts become today’s luxuries.” Utomi, however, said the situation was not irreversible, urging Nigerians to use their votes to change the country’s direction.
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Political economist, Prof. Pat Utomi, has accused the ruling APC of taking Nigeria backwards, saying the country is experiencing economic regression.
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File Photo: Economist and political activist, Prof Pat Utomi Political economist and former presidential candidate, Prof. Pat Utomi, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress of taking Nigeria backwards, saying the country’s economic decline has eroded citizens’ purchasing power and made previously affordable goods increasingly out of reach.
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Utomi made the allegation in a post on his X handle on Wednesday, where he distinguished between economic stagnation and regression, arguing that Nigeria was experiencing the latter under the APC-led government.