{
  "id": 13068129,
  "title": "ADC’ll build Gelegele, other seaports if elected, Amaechi vows",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/adcll-build-gelegele-other-seaports-if-elected-amaechi-vows",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T08:28:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/adcll-build-gelegele-other-seaports-if-elected-amaechi-vows/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rotimi Amaechi, the African Democratic Congress's vice-presidential contender, pledged to build Gelegele Seaport and other ports, should his party secure power in Nigeria's upcoming election. At an Edo State ADC stakeholders' meeting, Amaechi defended his claim that he completed construction of the Lekki Deep Seaport, criticizing President Bola Tinubu and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for taking credit for it. The former Rivers State governor explained that former President Muhammadu Buhari approved the Lekki project, which originated under the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Amaechi also claimed that Buhari approved deep seaport projects in Bonny, Akwa Ibom, and Warri, although funding issues hindered some from completion. The prospective Bonny and Akwa Ibom seaports were designed for a depth of 18 meters, while the Warri seaport catered to iron ore transportation. Amaechi stated that an ADC-led government would revitalize the previously planned projects, with an investment of $400m to $500m sufficient to commence construction, followed by expansion. He assured the audience that an ADC-led administration would prioritize Gelegele Seaport's development.",
  "summary": "ADC VP candidate Rotimi Amaechi has vowed to build the Gelegele seaport if elected, while claiming he built the Lekki Deep Seaport from scratch. Read More: https://punchng.com/adcll-build-gelegele-other-seaports-if-elected-amaechi-vows/",
  "key_points": [
    "Rotimi Amaechi, ADC vice-presidential contender, vows to build Gelegele Seaport if elected.",
    "Amaechi claims former President Buhari approved Lekki, Bonny, Akwa Ibom, and Warri seaports.",
    "ADC-led government promises $400m-$500m investment for Gelegele Seaport revival."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "ADC’ll build Gelegele, other seaports if elected, Amaechi vows",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/adcll-build-gelegele-other-seaports-if-elected-amaechi-vows-13071381",
        "published": "2026-10-09T08:48:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}