NDC slams APC over ‘recycled’ promises on Ibom Deep Sea Port

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has criticized the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) for allegedly reiterating "endless lies and deceit" regarding the construction of the Ibom Deep Sea Port in Akwa Ibom State. In a statement released on Sunday, NDC National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, Esq., contended that President Bola Tinubu's recent pledge in Uyo mirrored previous unfulfilled promises made by the APC administration.

According to the opposition party, the federal government had already authorized the $4.6 billion infrastructure project years earlier. The Federal Executive Council (FEC), under former President Muhammadu Buhari, granted permission for the first phase of the port on December 16, 2020, choosing the Bollore/Power China consortium as the leading bidder to commence construction.

The NDC harshly rebuked the APC, labeling the party as "ruddleless" and criticizing them for making the same promise multiple times. The statement queried, "How many times will the APC approve the Ibom Deep Sea Port?" The NDC noted that President Tinubu had previously assured the port during an APC campaign rally on January 30, 2023, in Uyo, alongside agricultural initiatives.

The opposition argued that the repetition of the promise during Tinubu's visit to Uyo on November 6, 2026, showed a lack of progress over the past three years. The NDC warned Akwa Ibom State residents against expecting swift action on the maritime project, comparing it to unresolved national infrastructure issues like power supply stability.

The party concluded by urging voters to reject the ruling party in upcoming elections, emphasizing that the APC's actions demonstrate "empty promises, all talk and no action."