President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been sighted snubbing Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the commissioning of the Lagos-Calabar highway.
The inauguration event of the completed phase 1, section 1 (30km by six lanes) of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway in the commercial city, was attended by several dignitaries, including former Senate President Ahmed Lawan, Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno; Douye Diri, governor of Bayelsa; and Bassey Otu, governor of Cross River.
While entering the venue of the commissioning, Tinubu was seen shaking hands with Akpabio, Edun, and other dignitaries, but moved past Sanwo-Olu, who bowed to greet him.
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The construction of the highway began in March, 2024. The first phase of the project, made up of 47.47 kilometres of dual carriageway, was awarded to Hitech Construction Company Ltd.
Tinubu subsequently flagged off the construction of the highway in May 2024.
Speaking at the event, Tinubu appealed to Nigerians to be patient with his government amid economic hardship.
The president highlighted efforts to improve healthcare infrastructure and reduce drug manufacturing costs.
“It is all about the people. We are giving all incentives to everyone to abide by the principles of Nigeria First,” he said.
“I know expectations are still very high, and our people are going through difficult times, but hope is here and it is realisable,” he said.
Tinubu-Sanwo-Olu alleged rift
There has been speculation that Sanwo-Olu and Tinubu are not on good terms following the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa as Lagos assembly speaker.
Obasa was removed from office by a majority of lawmakers in February over allegations of financial misconduct but was later reinstated after 49 days when Tinubu allegedly intervened.
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