Summary: Political economist Pat Utomi says the Osun governorship election has sent a powerful message to Nigerian politicians — that no matter how entrenched evil may seem, it always has an expiry date.
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Renowned political economist and social commentator, Pat Utomi, has weighed in on the just-concluded governorship election in Osun State, and his words are already making serious waves across Nigeria’s political landscape.
According to Utomi, the outcome of the Osun election carried a message that every Nigerian — from Aso Rock to the last village square — needs to hear loud and clear: evil does not last forever.
A Powerful Message From the Polls
Utomi, who has never been one to mince words when it comes to Nigeria’s political affairs, stated that the Osun election has demonstrated beyond reasonable doubt that no matter how deeply rooted an oppressive system may appear, it will eventually meet its end.
For many Nigerians who have watched politicians cling to power through manipulation, voter intimidation, and outright rigging, this statement hits differently. It is the kind of truth that resonates in market squares in Aba, motor parks in Lagos, and tea shops in Kano.
Why This Matters for Nigeria
Nigeria has seen its fair share of elections that left citizens shaking their heads in disbelief. From ballot box snatching to the infamous “inconclusive election” declarations, many Nigerians had begun to wonder whether their votes truly counted.
The Osun election, however, appears to have rekindled a flicker of hope — a reminder that people power, when exercised collectively and courageously, can overcome even the most stubborn political machinery.
As Utomi’s words suggest, the electorate is slowly but surely finding its voice, and Nigerian politicians who believe they can continue to take voters for granted may soon find themselves on the wrong side of history.
The Lesson for 2023 and Beyond
With the 2023 general elections fast approaching, Utomi’s statement could not have come at a more critical time. It serves as both a warning to those in power and an encouragement to ordinary Nigerians who sometimes feel that their participation in democracy is a waste of time.
The message is simple: keep showing up, keep voting, and trust the process — because every evil, no matter how powerful it seems today, carries within it the seed of its own expiry date.
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As Nigerians often say — “No condition is permanent.” The Osun election may just be proof of that.
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