Minister of Works David Umahi recently hinted that if citizens want phase 1B of the Sokoto-Badagry expressway to commence by 2027, they “know what to do.”
His statement suggests that the project’s timeline may hinge on political support in the upcoming elections.
This comment has stirred conversations, as it appears to link a critical infrastructure project to electoral decisions, potentially framing it as a campaign point for 2027.
The Sokoto-Badagry expressway is a major infrastructure project intended to improve connectivity and economic activity across multiple regions in Nigeria.
However, using such projects as political leverage is a common practice in many countries, though it often attracts mixed reactions from the public, who may view it as conditional development.