An African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Niyi Akingunola, accuses the federal government of violating procurement laws after the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway is allegedly rerouted away from parts of Ondo State. In separate statements reported by Nigerian outlets, Akingunola challenges the decision and calls for clarification of how the route change is handled.
The claims are directed at the Minister of Works, David Umahi, with Akingunola arguing that changing the highway’s path should follow procurement and approval procedures. Both reports frame the issue as a dispute over the legality and process behind the rerouting, rather than confirming whether any law has been broken. The outlets present Akingunola’s allegations and his request for answers from government officials, without describing a final determination by authorities or courts.
Overall, the coverage centers on political contestation around the highway’s alignment and process compliance, highlighting the candidate’s demand for transparency on the decision affecting Ondo State’s access to the project.
