NDC Accuses Tinubu Govt of Using Ibom Deep Seaport Approval to Mislead Akwa Ibom People

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over repeated approvals of the proposed Ibom Deep Seaport, arguing that successive government announcements have not translated into actual construction work.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the party’s spokesperson, Osa Director, said the project had received approval under different administrations, but remained largely unimplemented.

Director said residents of Akwa Ibom State had repeatedly been given assurances about the seaport, only to see the excitement surrounding each announcement fade without visible progress.

He accused the Tinubu administration of raising false hopes among the people, describing the repeated approvals as an attempt to secure political support without delivering on the project.

According to the NDC spokesperson, the Ibom Deep Seaport has the potential to generate employment and transform the economy of Akwa Ibom State and the wider South-South region. He, however, warned against turning the project into an election campaign promise.

The party called on the Federal Government to move beyond public announcements and begin physical work at the proposed site, insisting that residents wanted to see construction equipment and workers rather than another round of official statements.

Director also challenged the government to publish a definite timeline for the commencement and completion of the project if it was genuinely committed to its delivery.

“How many times will you approve Ibom Deep Seaport?” Director asked.

“The people of Akwa Ibom are tired of endless promises. They want action,” he said.

He added that the NDC would continue to speak for Nigerians who were frustrated by what it described as repeated promises without tangible results.