AGS NEWS – Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to reveal the complete cost of the Lagos-Calabar highway project.

Atiku voiced his concerns in a statement on Tuesday, highlighting the need for transparency regarding public spending, especially amid Nigeria’s ongoing economic challenges.

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The construction of the 700km Lagos-Calabar coastal highway was recently announced by the Federal Government.

However, Atiku questioned the decision to award the contract to Gilbert Chagoury’s Hitech without competitive bidding.

He also raised concerns about the significant funding allocated for the initial phase of the project, starting from Eko Atlantic and ending at the Lekki Deep Sea Port.

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In response, Atiku presented several questions to the Tinubu administration, including inquiries about the total project cost, the funding mechanism, and the lack of competitive bidding.

He urged the administration to address these concerns in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, rather than resorting to insults in their responses.