Donald Duke Critiques Douye Diri on Coastal Highway Feasibility

Donald Duke, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), criticized Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, labeling him a "local champion" in response to Diri's criticism of Duke's stance on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. Diri had expressed disappointment with Duke's assertion that constructing the highway through Bayelsa would be impractical due to the state's swampy terrain.

During an interview on Arise Television’s The Morning Show, Duke reiterated his view that the project is not feasible, citing the high costs and Nigeria's financial limitations. He stated that the government is already borrowing to fund infrastructure projects and questioned the decision to divert a section of the road to the East-West Road, asking if the existing highway had been considered from the beginning.

Duke emphasized his perspective as a Nigerian, stating that his regional origin does not hinder his national viewpoint.