Amaechi Promises Gelegele Seaport Development if Elected

Rotimi Amaechi, the vice-presidential candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), asserted that he was responsible for the construction of the Lekki Deep Seaport from inception to completion. He made these claims during an ADC stakeholders' meeting in Edo State on Thursday, responding to inquiries about the ADC's plans for the Gelegele Seaport.

Amaechi accused President Bola Tinubu and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of falsely claiming credit for the Lekki project, stating they did not visit the site during its construction. He explained that while the construction was approved under former President Muhammadu Buhari, the concept originated during Olusegun Obasanjo's administration.

Amaechi noted that the Buhari administration also approved deep seaport projects in Bonny, Akwa Ibom, and Warri, but funding issues hindered progress. He promised that an ADC government would prioritize the development of these seaports, estimating that an investment of $400 million to $500 million could initiate construction.