Economic Terrorism in Broad Daylight: Tinubu and APC’s 600 Billion Naira Scam for 30km of Asphalt

By George Omagbemi Sylvester | Sahara Weekly Nigeria

When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) came into power, many Nigerians (desperate for hope after the Buhari-era misrule) believed change might finally come. Instead, what Nigerians got was more than just failure; what they got was economic terrorism a state-sanctioned, elite-protected and blood-sucking governance that is literally killing Nigerians and entrenching poverty. If there’s any political ideology guiding APC today, it is how to loot faster, lie harder and leave nothing behind.

Let us put it plainly: supporters and defenders of Tinubu and APC are no different from political and economic terrorists. They are not just complicit in systemic corruption; they are active collaborators in a war against the Nigerian people. And the latest episode? ₦600 billion for 30 kilometers of road on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. Chai! What else do you call this if not a heist dressed in agbada?

₦600 Billion for 30km: A National Robbery in Progress
The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway was sold to Nigerians as a 700km landmark infrastructure project that would boost trade, improve connectivity and stimulate economic growth. Yet, what we have now is a disastrous joke: 30 kilometers completed (barely), at the cost of ₦600 billion. That is ₦20 billion per kilometer. In comparison, China builds high-speed rail at $17 million per km. Nigeria is paying almost $30 million per km for a basic coastal road. Who’s fooling who?

Former Senator Shehu Sani didn’t mince words:

“₦600 billion for 30km of road is an insult to common sense. This is not development. This is daylight robbery.”

Even those who supported Tinubu in 2023 have grown quiet, unable to defend this barefaced fraud. When a government spends ₦600 billion on a mere stretch of road and calls it “progress”, then we know we are in a state of intellectual and financial emergency.

Poverty as Policy: Nigeria’s Economic Collapse Under Tinubu
Let’s talk numbers. Since Tinubu’s inauguration in May 2023, Nigeria’s inflation rate has climbed to an unbearable 34.8%, with food inflation crossing 40%. A bag of rice now costs ₦90,000, up from ₦35,000 two years ago. Bread is a luxury, fuel is unaffordable and electricity is nearly non-existent. Yet, this government finds ₦600 billion for 30km of road and another ₦10 billion to install solar panels in Aso Rock; yes, the same Aso Rock that claimed the national grid had been fixed!

“You cannot build roads in the dark while industries shut down due to lack of power,” says Professor Pat Utomi.
“It’s like building a hospital with no doctors or medicine. This is madness dressed as leadership.”

Tinubu’s so-called economic reforms are nothing but IMF-scripted austerity. Fuel subsidy was removed overnight with no safety nets. The naira was floated, crashing from ₦460/$ to over ₦1,500/$. Instead of managing the chaos, the government responded by borrowing $2.25 billion from the World Bank. All we got in return was more hunger and “cash transfers” of ₦25,000 for three months. This is not leadership, it is economic banditry.

Electricity? Still a Dream
More than 100 million Nigerians live without access to reliable electricity. The grid collapses every other month. Businesses spend 40 to 60% of their capital on diesel and petrol. And what is Tinubu’s solution? Spend ₦10 billion on solar panels for the Presidential Villa so the ruling class can shine in light while the rest of the country gropes in darkness.

The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) recently issued a damning report:

“No industrial growth or digital economy is possible without stable electricity. Prioritizing road projects over national grid reforms is a tragic misplacement of priorities.”

And yet, this regime keeps boasting about road infrastructure as if the people can eat tar or power their shops with gravel. You cannot build your way into prosperity if what you’re building is a shrine to corruption.

Worse Than Military Rule: APC’s Authoritarian Pretence
Let’s not forget the silencing of dissent. Activists, journalists and even clergymen have been harassed, arrested and threatened for criticizing the regime. The DSS operates like a state police for the cabal. Media houses are gagged. Opposition leaders are either bought over or intimidated into submission. This is not democracy. This is civilian dictatorship.

“APC is a criminal cartel masquerading as a political party,” said Aisha Yesufu.
“What they’re doing is not governance. It is organized oppression.”

Nigerians Are Dying Literally
A United Nations report in May 2025 revealed that over 75 million Nigerians are facing acute food insecurity. Hospitals are overcrowded, schools are underfunded and youth unemployment is over 53%. Suicide rates have doubled. People are dying not just because of insecurity, but because of economic starvation.

How can anyone with a conscience defend this regime? How can any sane mind celebrate ₦600 billion for 30km when over 90% of local government roads across the country remain impassable? If this is not terrorism, what is?

From Hope to Horror: APC’s Legacy of Lies
The APC has now perfected the art of deception. Every speech from Tinubu’s team is an insult to intelligence. They speak of digital economy when there’s no light, agriculture revival when fertilizer costs more than a worker’s salary and “renewed hope” when all we see is renewed hunger.

“What Nigerians expected was reform. What they got is refined suffering,” said Dr. Doyin Okupe.
“This administration is simply a continuation of the Buhari failure, but worse.”

The Bitter Truth: Nigerians Must Wake Up
The real terrorists in Nigeria are not just Boko Haram or bandits in the bushes. They wear suits, speak grammar on TV and smile while siphoning trillions. Their weapon is policy. Their bullets are inflation, fuel prices, power outages, hunger and despair. They don’t kidnap your body, they abduct your future.

₦600 billion for a haphazard 30km road is not just theft. It is treason. It is moral, financial and national betrayal. Tinubu and APC have become the greatest obstacles to Nigeria’s progress. Their politics is built on deceit, their economics on fraud and their governance on the back of the hungry.

As the 2027 elections draw near, Nigerians must never forget. We must organize, mobilize and uproot this cartel masquerading as government. Otherwise, the road they’re building (at ₦20 billion per kilometer) will only lead us deeper into darkness.

Power to the People. Not the Looters.

“WE WILL MAKE ANAMBRA THE YOUTH MILLIONAIRES’ HUB OF NIGERIA” — AMB. SIR JUDE EZENWAFOR UNVEILS ANAMBRA YOUTH MILLIONAIRES PROGRAMME (AYMP)

By Chinedu Nsofor

Awka, Anambra State — In a historic and transformative move to tackle youth unemployment, reduce insecurity, and drive grassroots economic growth, Amb. Sir Jude Ezenwafor KSJI, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate for Anambra State, has unveiled the Anambra Youth Millionaires Programme (AYMP). The unveiling took place during a high-level meeting of the PDP State Working Committee, Local Government Chairmen, and their executives, held at the PDP Secretariat in Awka. This revolutionary initiative aims to position Anambra State as Nigeria’s leading hub for youth empowerment and wealth creation, one ward at a time.

Unveiling the Vision: AYMP is set to empower 32,600 youths across Anambra’s 326 political wards, providing ₦1 million each to support viable business ventures and entrepreneurial ideas. The programme will be executed in six strategic phases with a post-election scale-up plan. It merges economic empowerment with civic engagement, aiming to reduce youth unemployment by over 40% and promote structured grassroots mobilization.

Thunderous Endorsement and Party-wide Support
During the unveiling, Sir Jude presented the AYMP with passionate clarity. His announcement was met with a thunderous standing ovation, as PDP members took turns to praise the initiative and its far-reaching impact. In a unanimous show of confidence, the party stakeholders endorsed Sir Jude’s candidacy and called on Ndi Anambra to support him as the next Governor of Anambra State to enable the full implementation of the programme.

“We are not just running for the office of the Governor — we are running to raise 32,600 millionaires. We are not building followers — we are building leaders,” Sir Jude affirmed.

Notable PDP leaders in attendance included Barr. Francis Chukwudi Okeke (Deputy Governorship Candidate), Comrade Chidi Chidebe (State Chairman), Hon. Onunkwo Ebere (State Secretary), the State Woman Leader, the South East Publicity Secretary of the Party, and Chief Clems Ezika, SAN, among other distinguished stakeholders.

PDP Communiqué and Strategic Alignment
The unveiling coincided with the resolutions of the PDP State Executive Committee Meeting held on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the same venue — the PDP State Secretariat, Awka. The Communiqué included key resolutions:
Commendation of the National Leadership for efforts to resolve national party issues.
Reaffirmation of Commitment to rebuilding and repositioning the PDP based on the founding vision of late Dr. Alex Ekwueme.
Call for Return of Aggrieved Members, including His Excellency Mr. Peter Obi, urging all former PDP members to return home and contribute to the renewed vision.
Rejection of Unapproved Political Coalitions and a warning against anti-party activities.
Unanimous Endorsement of Sir Jude Ezenwafor and Barr. Francis Okeke as the party’s gubernatorial and deputy candidates for the November 8, 2025 election.
The party calls on Ndi Anambra to vote massively for the PDP come November 8, 2025, and urges INEC to ensure a free, fair, and transparent election.
Nomination of Chief Clems Ezika, SAN as the National Ex-Officio representing Anambra State.

A Call to Mr. Peter Obi and Former PDP Members Speaking on his political journey, Sir Jude recalled:
“When I contested as the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Igbo leaders came to me and appealed that I step down for Mr. Peter Obi. In the spirit of unity, I did. They promised me their support and that of Mr. Peter in my future political. Today, I humbly call on Mr. Peter Obi to support me as I contest for Governor of Anambra State.”

The call for Mr. Obi’s support is in harmony with the party’s larger appeal for unity and reconciliation. The PDP emphasizes that alliances with ideologically incompatible formations are unproductive, and now is the time for everyone to come together under a common progressive vision.

Tackling Crime Through Economic Empowerment
AYMP also serves as a strategic response to insecurity. It targets youth groups vulnerable to involvement in kidnapping, cultism, political thuggery, and cybercrime, offering profitable alternatives through skill acquisition and business grants.
“No young man who is economically empowered will willingly carry a gun for a politician,” Sir Jude emphasized. “When you give people hope and income, you disarm crime at its roots.”

Research supports that initiatives like AYMP can reduce crime by up to 45%, especially in high-unemployment areas.

Training and Skill Acquisition Opportunities AYMP provides hands-on vocational training in high-demand fields, including:
ICT & Digital Marketing
Phone & Laptop Repairs
Solar Installation
Modern Agriculture
Cosmetology
Plumbing & Tiling
Tailoring
Electrical Technology

Grant Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the ₦1 million grant, applicants must:
Be registered PDP members
Possess valid Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs)
Recruit at least four additional PDP members with valid PVCs from their ward
Sign a formal agreement with the PDP candidate, Sir Jude Ezenwafor
Submit a viable business plan upon completing training
Join and coordinate a Millionaires’ Club in their ward

Millionaires’ Clubs: A Network for Mentorship and Growth Each ward will establish a Millionaires’ Club to serve as an economic and political think tank. These clubs will foster mentorship, accountability, and community development.

Application Process Interested participants can:
Contact the AYMP Communications Desk via email or WhatsApp/SMS
Visit the official AYMP website
Engage with PDP Ward Executives in their respective communities
“This is more than a campaign — it’s a movement to restore hope, create jobs, and raise a generation of youth millionaires across all 326 wards of Anambra,” Sir Jude concluded.
For media inquiries, registration assistance, or further details, please contact the AYMP Programmes Director. Prince Chinedu Nsofor

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Distinguished Comrades,
On behalf of the national leadership of the Motorcycle Operators Union of Nigeria (MOUN),i extend heartfelt greetings to all our Muslim members and their families on the occasion of Eid-Ul-Adha.

As we commemorate this festival of sacrifice, faith, and obedience, may the spirit of Eid inspire renewed dedication to our shared value of integrity, service and principled unionism.
May this season bring peace,unity and blessings to our Homes, our Union and our great Nation.

Eid Mubarak

In Solidarity.
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General Secretary.