# Criticism of Tinubu administration in Nigeria

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/criticism-of-tinubu-administration-in-nigeria
> Updated: 2026-08-23T17:07:12.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Political economist Professor Pat Utomi has criticized the administration of President Bola Tinubu, asserting that Nigeria’s current state is worse than during the military rule of General Sani Abacha. 

Utomi linked the country’s contemporary challenges to the failed 1998 transition from military to civilian rule. He also noted concerns raised by the Catholic Bishops of Nigeria, referencing a speech by Cardinal John Onaiyekan to highlight growing public frustration regarding governance and economic issues.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-23: Pat Utomi reflects on the legacy of President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua

Professor Pat Utomi stated that Nigeria’s political development might have changed if former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua had not died in office in 2010.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pat-utomi-reflects-on-the-legacy-of-president-umaru-musa-yaradua

### 2026-08-05: Pat Utomi says Nigeria is worse than under Abacha, slams Tinubu government

Professor Pat Utomi says Nigeria is in a worse state than under Abacha, blaming Tinubu’s administration and the failed 1998 transition, while citing Catholic bishops’ concerns.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pat-utomi-says-nigeria-is-worse-than-under-abacha-slams-tinubu-government

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