NDC slams APC over ‘recycled’ promises on Ibom Deep Sea Port

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of relying on “endless lies and deceit” following President Bola Tinubu’s renewed commitment to construct the Ibom Deep Sea Port in Akwa Ibom State.

​In a statement issued on Sunday, NDC National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, Esq., characterized the president’s recent pledge in Uyo as a repetition of unfulfilled promises previously made by the APC administration.

​According to the opposition party, the federal government had already approved the $4.6 billion infrastructure project years prior.

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) under former President Muhammadu Buhari granted approval for the first phase of the port on December 16, 2020, selecting the Bollore/Power China consortium as the preferred bidder to begin 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?” the statement read.

​The NDC noted that President Tinubu had previously promised the port during an APC campaign rally at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on January 30, 2023, assuring supporters that his administration would deliver the maritime hub alongside agricultural initiatives.

​The party argued that the repetition of the pledge during the President’s visit to Uyo on Friday, November 6, 2026, demonstrates a lack of progress over the past three years.

​Drawing a comparison to unresolved national infrastructure challenges, such as power supply stability, the NDC warned residents of Akwa Ibom State against expecting swift action on the maritime project.

​”Obviously, this is another round of cheap promises that will not be kept or honoured. Just as before, so it will be now — empty promises. All talk and no action,” Director stated, calling on voters to reject the ruling party in upcoming elections.