Atiku Accuses Government of Inflating Lagos-Calabar Highway Cost

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the Federal Government of inflating the cost of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, urging for a comprehensive audit of the project's financial details. The multi-trillion naira project has sparked controversy over alleged wastage, secrecy, and lack of transparency in the procurement process.

Minister of Works, David Umahi, has dismissed the allegations, emphasizing the project's value and complexity. The public debate reignited by Atiku's comments questions the transparency and accountability of the nation's infrastructure projects.