Femi Falana Challenges ₦15tn Coastal Highway Costs

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has raised concerns regarding the estimated ₦15tn cost of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, urging Nigerians to demand accountability from the Federal Government. Speaking at a public event, he questioned the reported change in the highway’s route from coastal to inland and called for transparency regarding the allocation of funds.

Falana emphasized the importance of public scrutiny to ensure government accountability. Additionally, he warned political parties and candidates in Lagos State about potential election violence and voter suppression ahead of the 2027 general elections.

He urged candidates to collaborate across party lines to protect the electoral rights of all voters, regardless of ethnicity. Falana highlighted the need for vigilance to prevent intimidation, particularly against voters perceived as not belonging to the Yoruba ethnic group in Lagos.