On Monday, September 29, 2025, the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice James Omotosho, made the following declarations in response to a suit filed by the Department of State Services (DSS):Unconstitutional: The court ruled that the concept of a “shadow government” is unconstitutional under Nigeria’s presidential system.Perpetual injunction: A perpetual injunction was issued, permanently restraining a professor of political economy, Pat Utomi and his associates from proceeding with the plan.Limited rights: The judge stated that while freedom of association and expression are guaranteed, they are not absolute…
Court Declares Pat Utomi’s ‘Shadow Government’ Unconstitutional, Bars Associates from Proceeding
