Nigeria: Tinubu Repeats Ibom Deep Seaport Promise, Questions APC's 2020 Approval
The Nigeria Democratic Congress claims the $4.6 billion project remains unbuilt since its 2020 approval, citing the repetition of government pledges as evidence of stalled progress.
- On Friday, November 6, 2026, President Bola Tinubu renewed his commitment to construct the Ibom Deep Sea Port in Akwa Ibom State, drawing sharp criticism from the Nigeria Democratic Congress over the repetition of unfulfilled promises.
- Tinubu previously promised the maritime hub during a January 30, 2023, campaign rally at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo; The Federal Executive Council under President Muhammadu Buhari approved the $4.6 billion project on December 16, 2020.
- In a statement issued on Sunday, NDC National Publicity Secretary Osa Director accused the All Progressives Congress of relying on "endless lies and deceit," arguing the project is being used as a campaign tool rather than a priority.
- Residents of Akwa Ibom State were warned by the party against expecting swift action, as Director noted previous governments repeatedly approved the project without breaking ground, while the region needs infrastructure, not press statements.
- The NDC demands that if the Federal Government is serious, it must provide clear dates for work commencement and completion, as the opposition presses for visible machinery on site rather than announcements alone.
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'How many times will you approve Ibom Deep Seaport' - NDC blasts Tinubu over 'endless lies'
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has blasted President Bola Tinubu over what it called the endless approval of the Ibom Deep Seaport.In a statement by its spokesman, Osa Director, on Sunday, the party said the project has been approved many times by different governments, yet nothing has been done on the ground.Director said the people of Akwa Ibom State have heard the same promise several times, adding that each time the government announc…
Nigeria: Tinubu Repeats Ibom Deep Seaport Promise, Questions APC's 2020 Approval
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his renewed promise to construct the Ibom Deep Sea Port in Akwa Ibom State, questioning why the All Progressives Congress (APC) continues to make fresh commitments on a project that was approved by the previous administration in 2020.
NDC slams APC over ‘recycled’ promises on Ibom Deep Sea Port
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of relying on “endless lies and deceit” following President Bola Tinubu’s renewed commitment to construct the Ibom Deep Sea Port in Akwa Ibom State. In a statement issued on Sunday, NDC National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, Esq., characterized the president’s recent pledge in Uyo as a repetition of unfulfilled promises previously made by the APC…
NDC questions Tinubu’s fresh Ibom seaport approval
The Nigeria Democratic Congress on Sunday accused President Bola Tinubu of turning the proposed Ibom Deep Sea Port into a campaign tool, questioning why the Federal Government was announcing a fresh… Read More: https://punchng.com/ndc-questions-tinubus-fresh-ibom-seaport-approval/
Ibom Deep Sea Port: NDC questions Tinubu's fresh approval
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The National Leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has questioned the latest approval of the proposed Ibom Deep Sea Port by President Bola Tinubu, recalling that the project had earlier received approval under former President Muhammadu Buhari in December 2020. The opposition party accused the ruling All Progressives Congress […]
APC Media Network Tackles NDC Over Tinubu’s Akwa Ibom Visit, Defends Ibom Seaport Approval
The All Progressives Congress Media Network (APCMN) has criticised the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) over its description of President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to Akwa Ibom State as a disguised political campaign. In a statement issued on Sunday, November 8, APCMN Acting Director-General, Comrade Uwem Bassey, accused the opposition party of misrepresenting the visit and […]
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