The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) over what it described as repeated and unfulfilled promises regarding the construction of the $4.6 billion Ibom Deep Sea Port (IDSP) in Akwa Ibom State.
In a press statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, Esq., the NDC accused the administration of recycling political promises to deceive voters following President Tinubu’s visit to Uyo on Friday, November 6, 2026.
The opposition party recalled that the Federal Executive Council (FEC), under former President Muhammadu Buhari, had approved the implementation of the first phase of the $4.6 billion deep seaport project on December 16, 2020, with Bolloré/PowerChina designated as the preferred bidder, paving the way for construction.
“What a hocus-pocus, what hogwash, and what barefaced lies and shenanigans of a rudderless party! How many times will the APC approve the Ibom Deep Sea Port?” Director asked in the statement.
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The NDC also recalled that during his 2023 presidential campaign rally at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on January 30, 2023, Tinubu had promised to deliver the seaport and promote mechanised farming and food exports in Akwa Ibom State.
However, the party argued that more than three years into the Tinubu administration, no tangible progress had been made on the project, describing the latest pledge as another unfulfilled promise aimed at gaining political advantage.
Drawing parallels between the delayed seaport project and Nigeria’s persistent power sector challenges, the NDC said Nigerians were tired of repeated assurances without tangible results.
The party urged Nigerians to reject the ruling APC and support alternative political leadership committed to accountability and transparent governance.
