Falana questions ₦15tn coastal highway cost, warns against voter suppression

Human rights attorney Femi Falana has raised concerns over the estimated ₦15tn expense of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. He urged Nigerians to demand accountability from the Federal Government regarding the project. Additionally, Falana cautioned political parties and candidates in Lagos State against potential election violence and voter suppression leading up to the 2027 general elections.

He emphasized the importance of a united effort to safeguard the voting rights of all eligible voters, regardless of their political allegiance or ethnic background. At a recent public event, Falana also highlighted his worries about the project's route changes and questioned the government's expenditure of the allocated funds.