APM Council Demands Transparency on Coastal Highway Project

The Presidential Campaign Council of the Allied Peoples Movement, directed by Felix Hyat, has called for full disclosure of the procurement process, contractor selection, contract costs, and payment records related to the ₦15tn Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. This demand follows Minister of Works David Umahi's announcement of a realignment of the highway's route, particularly affecting the Ondo section.

Umahi defended the rerouting, stating that the original alignment traversed challenging terrain, which would have significantly increased construction costs. He acknowledged receiving petitions alleging improper diversion of the highway but maintained that the decision was justified based on engineering considerations.

Hyat criticized the Federal Government for poor planning and alleged procurement irregularities, urging the publication of relevant engineering assessments and a comprehensive audit of the project. He expressed that the realignment indicates technical incompetence and a failure of proper planning, questioning the transparency and accountability of the project since its inception.