Ibom Deep Sea Port: NDC questions Tinubu’s fresh approval

Author: Henry UmoruPublished on: November 8, 2026Country: Nigeria
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Ibom Deep Sea Port: NDC questions Tinubu’s fresh approval

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has questioned the fresh approval of the Ibom Deep Sea Port announced by President Bola Tinubu during a visit to Akwa Ibom State on November 6, 2026. The party recalled that the Federal Executive Council had approved the first phase of the $4.6 billion project on December 16, 2020, naming Bollore/Power China as the preferred bidder. It accused the APC of making repeated promises without delivering and asked how many times the federal government would approve the same port. The NDC urged Nigerians to hold the ruling party accountable and reject it in future elections.

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