Court declares Pat Utomi’s proposed ‘shadow government’ initiative unconstitutional
The Federal High Court in Abuja declared Pat Utomi's proposed shadow government unconstitutional and illegal, siding with the State Security Service (SSS). Judge James Omotosho ruled that Nigeria's constitution does not recognize any parallel government, thus barring Utomi and his associates from proceeding with the initiative. The SSS had sued Utomi, arguing the shadow government was unconstitutional, while Utomi defended it as an exercise of his freedom of expression. The court, after considering arguments from invited legal experts, concluded that while Utomi has fundamental rights, they do not extend to forming a shadow government that could cause societal chaos.
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Verified on Sep 29, 2025