RismadarVoice Reporters
October 13, 2026
The Presidential Campaign Council of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has demanded that the Federal Government make public the procurement records, contractual arrangements and expenditure relating to the ₦15 trillion Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project.
The council said Nigerians deserved a comprehensive account of how the contract was awarded, the basis for its estimated cost, the payments made to contractors and the progress recorded since construction commenced.
The demand was made on Tuesday by the council’s Director-General, Felix Hyat, during a press conference addressing concerns over the execution and financing of the highway.
Hyat’s remarks followed an announcement by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, that the Federal Government had approved a realignment of the highway’s route in Ondo State.
Umahi explained that the original alignment passed through difficult terrain, including sections with pits exceeding 100 metres in depth, which he said would substantially increase construction expenses.
The minister maintained that the decision to alter the route was informed by engineering assessments and the government’s intention to achieve better value for public funds.
However, the APM council questioned the adequacy of the project’s initial planning and called for the release of technical documents supporting the decision.
Hyat demanded the publication of engineering assessments, alternative-route evaluations, revised construction estimates and the projected savings arising from the Ondo State realignment.
The council also called for an independent examination of the project’s financial records, including funds already disbursed, work completed and outstanding contractual obligations.
It raised questions about compliance with public procurement and environmental requirements, urging the government to disclose the relevant approvals and supporting documentation.
The council further alleged a possible conflict of interest involving the contractor’s corporate group and individuals linked to the Presidency.
The allegation remains unproven, and the council’s statement did not establish that any procurement law had been violated.
Hyat argued that the scale of public expenditure involved made transparency essential, particularly at a time when many Nigerians were experiencing economic hardship.
He maintained that disclosing the project’s financial and technical details would enable the public to assess whether the contract represented value for money.
The Federal Government has defended the Ondo State route adjustment as a necessary engineering decision intended to address difficult construction conditions and control costs.
The APM council nevertheless insisted that the government should publish the contract details, procurement records, expenditure statements and revised project estimates to address questions surrounding the highway’s implementation.
