The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a lawsuit against Professor Pat Utomi for launching a "shadow government", calling it unconstitutional and a threat to national security.
- Utomi unveiled the “Big Tent Coalition Shadow Government” as a response to President Tinubu’s leadership.
- DSS argues the initiative violates the 1999 Constitution and could incite political unrest or disaffection.
- The agency is seeking a court injunction to prevent further actions by Utomi or his associates.
Many Nigerians view Utomi’s move as a bold political statement, while others worry it deepens division in a fragile democracy. The inclusion of civil society voices like Dele Farotimi signals public frustration with perceived governance failures.
As the courts deliberate, will this case ignite broader conversations about political alternatives, or silence dissent in Nigeria’s democracy?
