The Chidi Ibeh faction of the apex Igbo socio-cultural institution, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, yesterday, lauded the 700-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project estimated to cost N15trn.
The organisation, in a statement by its Secretary-General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, called on the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and other key players to see the project from the perspective of the positive economic development it will bring to poor Nigerians, instead of the unending debate over it.
In the statement titled, ‘Lagos-Calabar coastal road and the political calculus,’ Ohanaeze said that having analysed the intricate processes underpinning the inception of the 700km coastal Lagos-Calabar route, it was convinced that the project would be a big plus for Nigerians.
It said: “In the realm of Nigerian politics, a seismic shift is underway, reverberating through the corridors of power and capturing the attention of astute observers. At the heart of this transformation lies the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project, a monumental endeavour that, if brought to fruition, could reshape the political landscape and recalibrate the fortunes of key players.
“As Nigerians and, more specifically, Ndigbo, bear witness to the unfolding drama, questions abound regarding the coastal superhighway that promises manifold economic benefits for poor Nigerians. Yet, paradoxically, this initiative has metamorphosed into a nightmare for opposition politicians, casting a shadow, especially over Atiku Abubakar’s political ambitions.
“Ohanaeze has meticulously analysed the labyrinthine processes underpinning the inception of the 700km coastal Lagos-Calabar route.
