Professor Pat Utomi has reacted to a legal move by the Department of State Services (DSS) after he set up a shadow government aimed at challenging President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
The development came after Utomi, on May 5, announced the creation of a shadow cabinet made up of individuals who would mirror government portfolios and speak on national issues.
The DSS viewed this action as a threat and filed a case against him at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Following the lawsuit, Utomi took to social media to express his reaction.
He revealed that many Nigerians have shown him support, with some already planning to gather a team of 500 lawyers to defend him in court.
According to him, the current situation reminds him of Nigeria’s past under military rule, when people came together to fight for democracy.
Utomi stated that he would not resist arrest if it comes to that. He mentioned that he is ready for any outcome, including being detained or even facing death.
He compared the situation to what he called the struggles of past leaders who stood for freedom, making it clear that he is not afraid.
He said he plans to return to the country on June 12, a date tied to Nigeria’s democratic history, and visit the home of the late MKO Abiola.
Utomi added that he is ready to face whatever comes next, just like other freedom fighters in history did.
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