Nigeria, Nov. 3 -- Political economist, Prof. Pat Utomi, has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration over what he described as the extravagant lifestyles of public officials amid economic hardship in Nigeria.

Utomi argued that it was contradictory for government officials to describe Nigeria as a poor country while allegedly displaying luxury vehicles, including Maybachs, G-Wagons and Rolls-Royces, and travelling in private jets.

He made the remarks in a post on his X account on Tuesday, arguing that the lifestyles of public office holders should reflect the economic realities facing ordinary Nigerians.

"You cannot stand before the world and declare that Nigeria is poor, then turn around and parade your ministers...