Nigerian government dragged to court over Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project

Funsho Doherty, the 2023 African Democratic Congress (ADC) gubernatorial candidate for Lagos State, has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian government regarding the Lagos-Calabar Coastal road project.

Doherty’s legal action said the government must adheree to statutory regulations governing the project.

In a formal notice, he emphasized the necessity for transparent leadership and adherence to due process, asserting that compliance cannot be overlooked.

The notice was served to the Attorney General of the Federation, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Bureau of Public Procurement.

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Doherty stated that despite previous notifications highlighting legal infractions in the project’s award and execution, governmental responses have been inadequate.

He warned of impending legal measures if corrective actions are not taken within the stipulated 30-day period, aiming to enforce compliance with the Public Procurement Act and the Environmental Impact Assessment Act.

A statement by Doherty reads partly: “In the past few months, we have consistently highlighted violations of existing laws in the award and execution of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal road project to the relevant government agencies, urging rectification. Unfortunately, these appeals have been ignored.

“If these violations are not addressed within the statutory period of 30 days, legal actions will be taken to compel the Federal Government to ensure compliance with the Public Procurement Act and Environmental Impact Assessment Act.”