Dave Umahi Confronts Protester About Property Demolitions for Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

Tensions flared at a public meeting in Lagos on Sunday when Minister of Works Dave Umahi confronted a woman protesting the demolition of her properties for the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. According to Channel Television, the gathering in Victoria Island, intended for affected stakeholders, took a dramatic turn when the woman, a supporter of President Bola Tinubu, claimed her homes had been demolished despite having the necessary government approvals....CONTINUE READING>>>

Umahi accused her of inciting protests against the project, a claim she strongly rejected. He warned her, “You have been doing a lot to stop the project. If I get further disturbances from you, there will be consequences,” and advised her to pursue legal action if she believed her rights had been violated.

As she continued to speak after losing access to the microphone, Umahi instructed security personnel to remove her from the meeting. “I’m a matron in Tinubu’s campaign organization,” she protested, highlighting her political ties.The Lagos-Calabar Superhighway, which is estimated to cost around N15 trillion, is designed to link Lagos with Cross River, traversing multiple states.

However, it has encountered significant opposition due to the demolition of buildings and concerns regarding its timing.In defense of the project, Umahi shared his own experiences with property demolitions for infrastructure purposes and called for cooperation from the affected residents. He emphasized that the shoreline is federally owned, reaffirming the government’s commitment to completing the project despite ongoing criticisms.