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  1. Cross River State seeks a common regional position on fiscal equity following a forum hosted in Calabar, involving several Nigerian states.
  2. The South-South Governors’ Forum meeting was held, chaired by Douye Diri, with governors seeking engagement from President Tinubu.

Bayelsa Governor Opposes Coastal Highway Realignment, Criticizes Donald Duke

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Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State opposed the move to realign the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project with the East-West road. Diri stated that the coastal road must continue as a separate project. During a forum meeting, Diri also criticized Donald Duke's views regarding the coastal road project. The Minister of Works referenced President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the discussion of the project plans.

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The political dispute over the Coastal Highway project involves state governors challenging the scope of a federal infrastructure plan. Diri's position suggests that state interests could influence the execution and planning of the major coastal road project.

The South-South Governors’ Forum meeting was held with governors seeking engagement from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and Cross River State is seeking a common regional position on fiscal equity.

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Who's involved

  • Douye DiriGovernor of Bayelsa State who opposed the Coastal Highway realignment
  • Donald DukePolitician whose views on the coastal road project were criticized by Douye Diri
  • Bola Ahmed TinubuPresident of Nigeria, who was referenced by the Minister of Works during the project discussion
  • Cross River StateState involved in the discussion regarding the Coastal Highway project

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