Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway: Ohanaeze knocks Obasanjo, hails Nigerian govt Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has
commended the Federal Government of Nigeria for the commendable and courageous
initiative in the construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Super Highway.
Ohanaeze said this remarkable undertaking, representing an
unprecedented investment of N15.6 trillion, is emblematic of strong
discretionary leadership and a testament to the political willpower of
President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
The Igbo body also urged the Federal Government to overlook
and forgive former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who a few days ago criticized
the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Super Highway, describing it as a waste of resources.
But in a statement issued on Sunday by Ohanaeze’s factional
Deputy President-General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the organization firmly countered former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s
assertion that the Coastal Super Highway project embodies wastefulness,
corruption, and misplaced priorities.
The statement read: “The completion of this significant
infrastructure project will indisputably yield extensive economic and social
benefits for all Nigerians.”
Ohanaeze stated that such criticisms are not merely ignorant
but are instead motivated by palpable envy and a strategic intent to undermine
the accomplishments of President Tinubu, particularly as the 2027 election
approaches.
“Ohanaeze Ndigbo categorically asserts that Obasanjo has
positioned himself as a principal instigator within a coalition of opposition
forces that appears committed to characterizing every initiative of the Tinubu
administration in a negative light.
“Obasanjo’s campaign against the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Super
Highway is indicative of a broader strategy designed to discredit the current
administration and disrupt its agenda, all in a bid to pave the way for a
political upheaval in 2027.
“His criticisms can be interpreted as calculated attempts to
rally support for an opposition coalition that thrives on casting doubt on the
significant progress this administration has orchestrated.
“By launching unsubstantiated attacks on major
infrastructure projects, including this highway, Obasanjo seeks to destabilize
the perception of the Tinubu presidency and limit its potential successes.
“We wish to emphasize that Ohanaeze Ndigbo holds unwavering
respect for Senator Dave Umahi, the Minister of Works, whose distinguished
career as an engineer embodies excellence and professionalism.”
The statement further explained that Senator Umahi’s
leadership in steering the construction of vital road projects, including the
Lagos-Calabar Super Highway, reflects a commitment to quality and integrity
that cannot be overlooked or dismissed.
“Any attempts by Obasanjo to tarnish the reputation of
Senator Umahi or impede his efforts in this capacity will be met with resolute
opposition from both Ohanaeze Ndigbo and those Nigerians who value progress and
accountability.
“It is essential to recognize the underlying implications of
Obasanjo’s criticisms. We perceive his vehement opposition as stemming from an
acute fear of being eclipsed: as a past Yoruba leader, Obasanjo is
understandably reluctant to witness another Nigerian president of Yoruba
descent achieve superior successes in infrastructural development than those
recorded during his own tenure.
“This fear informs his disparaging narrative about President
Tinubu’s initiatives, which he frames as detrimental rather than constructive.
“Ohanaeze Ndigbo implores President Tinubu and Minister
Umahi to view Obasanjo’s recent tirades not as legitimate criticisms but as
mere prophecies of obstruction masked as patriotism.
“Instead, let these attacks galvanize the administration
into reaffirming its commitment to significant infrastructural innovations,
which will undoubtedly enhance Nigeria’s development trajectory.
“We stand united in our conviction that the Lagos-Calabar
Coastal Super Highway is not merely a road but a beacon of progress, a symbol
of national unity, and an embodiment of our collective aspirations as
Nigerians.
“Let our resolve serve as a testament to the enduring spirit
of development, resilience, and pride that characterizes our great nation.”
Source:
Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway: Ohanaeze knocks Obasanjo, hails Nigerian govt - NigerianEye
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April 10, 2024, 01:03:45 AM