The National Youth Wing of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has issued a warning to President Bola Tinubu over the alleged planned diversion of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, according to reports from Tribune Online, Daily Post Nigeria, and Google News. PANDEF expressed concerns that this move could have political implications for the 2027 elections. The exact reason behind the proposed realignment remains unclear, and neither the Presidency nor the Nigerian Government has publicly commented on the matter.
The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, a critical transportation artery connecting Nigeria’s southwestern and southeastern regions, has long been a subject of controversy. PANDEF believes that the diversion could disrupt the smooth flow of goods and services between the regions, potentially impacting businesses and livelihoods in the process.
This warning comes as the government prepares to undertake significant infrastructure development projects across the country. PANDEF’s concern underscores the importance of ensuring that such projects are executed with due consideration for their potential political, economic, and social ramifications.
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