Reactions Trail Arise News Announcement That Umahi Will Appear On Morning Show For Live Interview

Reactions have trailed Arise News’ announcement that the Minister of Works, David Umahi, will appear on The Morning Show for an interview focusing on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project and other controversies surrounding the multi-trillion-naira infrastructure initiative.

The television station announced that Umahi would appear on the programme on Friday, October 23, where he would be interviewed by presenter Ojy Okpe in what it described as an exclusive, no-holds-barred conversation.

According to the announcement, the interview will examine the projected cost of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, which has been the subject of public debate amid questions about whether the project could eventually cost as much as ₦15 trillion.

The discussion is also expected to address the demolition of properties at Landmark Beach in Lagos, controversies surrounding the project’s Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), and allegations concerning the highway’s realignment.

Another issue scheduled for discussion is Umahi’s appeal to people from the Southeast to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in the 2027 general election.

Announcing the interview on social media, Arise News invited viewers to follow the live broadcast, promising an opportunity for the minister to respond to questions surrounding the highway project and other related issues.

The announcement has generated interest ahead of the programme, given the public debate over the highway’s cost, its environmental implications and the impact of its construction on affected properties and businesses.

The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is one of the Federal Government’s major infrastructure projects under the Tinubu administration. Its cost, construction process and alignment have attracted scrutiny from stakeholders, opposition figures and members of the public.

The interview is expected to provide Umahi with an opportunity to explain the government’s position on the project and respond to questions about its financing, implementation and broader economic significance.

Arise News shared a link to the programme’s YouTube livestream as part of its announcement.

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