Tinubu Called a "Tyrant" by Pat Utomi in a Political Clash

In a juicy political showdown that’s got Nigeria buzzing, renowned economist and former presidential candidate Professor Pat Utomi has thrown a verbal Molotov cocktail at President Bola Tinubu, labeling him a "tyrant" in a blistering critique of his administration. The drama, unfolding on May 16, 2025, took a spicier turn when Tinubu’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, clapped back with revelations that have tongues wagging across the nation.

The saga kicked off when the Department of State Services (DSS) dragged Utomi into a legal mess, accusing him of plotting to "illegally usurp" Tinubu’s executive powers by setting up a so-called "shadow government." Utomi, never one to shy away from a fight, didn’t just deny the allegations, he doubled down. In a fiery post on X, he condemned Tinubu’s government for stifling free speech, calling the DSS lawsuit a "cowardly" attempt to silence dissent. “Bola Tinubu was a snitch,” Utomi reportedly cried out, hinting at past betrayals during the Abacha era when Tinubu allegedly fed info to the military dictator while in exile. Ouch!

Ajayi, armed with a sharp pen and sharper memory, wasn’t about to let Utomi’s accusations slide. In a scathing X post, he exposed Utomi’s political flip-flopping, reminding everyone that the professor once sought Tinubu’s endorsement and funding to clinch the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket in Delta State. “Tinubu only becomes a tyrant when they can’t get what they want from him,” Ajayi sneered, painting Utomi as a bitter opportunist whose “grand illusions” of mega coalitions - like his latest Big Tent Shadow Government - always fizzle out. Talk about a political burn!

The X-sphere erupted, with users like @Crownprince_Com amplifying Utomi’s defiance, while @legitngnews detailed the DSS’s claims of Utomi’s alleged coup-like ambitions. Political analyst Laolu Akande jumped into the fray, urging the DSS to focus on Nigeria’s real issues, like security and economy rather than chasing Utomi’s shadow. Meanwhile, posts from @DailyPostNGR highlighted Utomi’s broader condemnation of Tinubu’s “act of cowardice” in suppressing free speech, adding fuel to the scandal’s flames.

This isn’t just a clash of egos; it’s a juicy exposé of Nigeria’s cutthroat political underbelly. Utomi, a respected academic with a history of challenging the status quo, seems to have struck a nerve, but Ajayi’s counterpunch suggests a deeper personal grudge. Was Utomi’s “tyrant” jab a principled stand or a scorned ally’s revenge? And what’s this “shadow government” the DSS is so spooked about? Whispered rumors hint at Utomi rallying opposition figures for 2027, but the details remain as murky as a Lagos lagoon.

As Nigeria watches this scandal unfold, one thing’s clear: Utomi’s bold move has peeled back the curtain on Tinubu’s administration, revealing tensions that could shape the political landscape. Will Utomi surrender to the DSS, as he’s hinted, or keep swinging? And will Tinubu’s team keep airing dirty laundry to discredit him? Grab your popcorn, this gossip-fueled political drama is far from over.