Hot SourceA chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Segun Sowunmi, has described Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project as “a fantastic vision” and “a totally wowing” infrastructural initiative that reflects a renewed sense of progress and ambition for Nigeria.
Sowunmi stated this on Monday while responding to questions in an interview on Arise Television, saying hate and anger should not blind Nigerians to the progress made on the project.
While describing the project as an ambitious, durable undertaking, Sowunmi said his remarks were not a show of political alignment but an acknowledgment of a transformative effort.
“The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road, by every stretch of imagination, is a fantastic vision. And I think they will deliver it on time.
“Let me put some context to it, because sometimes in this country, people can easily tar everybody with one brush. I have by no means joined his government, and I’m not speaking for him,” he said.
The PDP stalwart also emphasised the need to build consensus on national development rather than viewing everything through a partisan lens.
Speaking on the controversies surrounding compensation, cost, and environmental concerns, Sowunmi said his on-site inspection revealed little evidence of unjust displacement.
He urged Nigerians to look beyond corruption narratives and support developmental projects in good faith.
Lagos-Calabar Highway: Hate, anger shouldn’t blind us to progress – Sowunmi
