Tinubu Publicly Snubs Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu at Coastal Highway Commission
- On Saturday, President Bola Tinubu officially commissioned the initial 30-kilometre, six-lane segment of the coastal highway connecting Lagos to Calabar.
- The event followed the highway's launch in May 2024 and its construction start in March, while reports differ on whether Tinubu intentionally snubbed Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
- At the event, President Tinubu greeted several governors with handshakes but notably passed by the Lagos State governor, who stood expectantly to welcome him, sparking rumors of tension between the two amid recent political disputes.
- Tinubu warned that unauthorized structures along the highway setbacks would be demolished without compensation, emphasizing strict enforcement and urging citizens to maintain the infrastructure responsibly.
- The inauguration has intensified public debate over the highway's transparency, financial implications, and internal political dynamics, highlighting ongoing controversies around the project and Lagos leadership.
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