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The Digest:

Professor of political economy, Pat Utomi, has unveiled members of a shadow cabinet, designed to provide policy alternatives to the federal government, embodying an Alternative Vision for Nigeria. Speaking in Abuja after a retreat of ‘The Big Tent’, Utomi named key individuals, clarifying that the cabinet aims to offer expert reviews rather than compete directly with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration.

Key Points:
  • Pat Utomi unveiled members of a shadow cabinet, including Nana Kazaure (information) and Riwang Pam (security).
  • The cabinet's purpose is to offer expert policy alternatives and reviews to the government.
  • Utomi emphasized the importance of alternative views for government progress and checks and balances.
  • He previously proposed a shadow cabinet to former President Yar’Adua in 2007.
  • Utomi criticized Nigeria's lack of political will, national strategy, and agricultural approach.
  • He advocated for prioritizing insecurity and embracing state police.
  • Utomi backed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a credible coalition alternative for Nigerians.
Utomi's initiative, backed by the emergence of the ADC as a coalition party, seeks to carve out a space for constructive opposition and diverse policy ideas in Nigeria's political landscape.

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