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Osun poll proves evil has expiry date, says Utomi

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  • Political economist Pat Utomi stated that the Osun State governorship election proved "evil has an expiry date."
  • He criticized governors who defected from their parties during the election, calling their actions a "shame."
  • Utomi believes the election outcome reinforced his conviction that righteousness is vital for national progress.

Political economist and former presidential candidate Professor Pat Utomi has declared that the recently concluded Osun State governorship election serves as a testament to the idea that "evil has an expiry date." Utomi shared his perspective on X, formerly Twitter, asserting that the election's results also demonstrated that even individuals considered "unworthy" can be instrumental in halting negative political momentum.

If Osun elections proved a point, it is that evil has an expiry date and that even the unworthy can be used to stop the train.

— Prof Pat UtomiThe political economist commented on the outcome of the Osun State governorship election.

"If Osun elections proved a point, it is that evil has an expiry date and that even the unworthy can be used to stop the train," Utomi wrote. He further elaborated that the election reinforced his long-held belief in the indispensable role of righteousness for national advancement. "Righteousness does indeed exalt a nation and its opposite is a reproach to any people," he added, emphasizing his conviction in moral principles guiding societal progress.

Righteousness does indeed exalt a nation and its opposite is a reproach to any people.

— Prof Pat UtomiUtomi emphasized the importance of moral principles for national progress.

Utomi also directed sharp criticism towards governors who switched their political affiliations during the election period. He characterized these defections as one of the most significant embarrassments associated with the Osun election. "The biggest shame of Osun were the ‘defecting’ Governors who left town in the cover of darkness like rain-drenched hens," he remarked, using a vivid metaphor to describe their perceived clandestine actions.

The biggest shame of Osun were the ‘defecting’ Governors who left town in the cover of darkness like rain-drenched hens.

— Prof Pat UtomiThe political economist criticized governors who defected from their parties during the Osun State governorship election.

Furthermore, Utomi accused these defecting governors of betraying the electorate and suggested they would ultimately face consequences for their actions. "Judgement for betrayal of the people still awaits them," he stated, implying a future reckoning for their political maneuvers. His comments reflect a strong stance against political opportunism and a call for integrity in public service.

Judgement for betrayal of the people still awaits them.

— Prof Pat UtomiUtomi suggested that governors who defected would face consequences for their actions.
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