Murray-Bruce Defends Bayelsa Governor Against Duke's Critique

Ben Murray-Bruce, a former senator, responded to Donald Duke, the Peoples Redemption Party presidential candidate, who referred to Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri as a local champion. Duke's comments followed Diri's criticism of his stance on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway.

In a series of posts on 𝕏, Murray-Bruce expressed surprise at Duke's remarks, recalling their previous trip along the coastline where the highway is being constructed, during which Duke praised the project's vision. Murray-Bruce acknowledged the project's high cost but argued that significant infrastructure requires substantial investment.

He stated that President Bola Tinubu is committed to funding the project and that construction is ongoing without financial shortfalls. Murray-Bruce defended Diri's support for the highway, asserting that Diri was acting as a statesman recognizing the project's international significance.

He cautioned Duke against undermining national projects for political gain, acknowledging Duke's right to critique as a presidential candidate.