Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Femi Falana has warned of possible violence during elections in Lagos, urging political candidates to work together to protect every eligible voter, regardless of political affiliation or ethnic background.
Falana calls for accountability over coastal road spending
In remarks captured in a transcript supplied to Sojworldnews, Falana questioned the handling and funding of the coastal road project. He said the project had become a subject of concern and asked authorities to explain the reported ₦15 trillion allocation he referenced.
“What are the 15 trillion Naira here marked for that role?” Falana asked, arguing that citizens must ask questions about public spending to make government officials accountable.
The exact budget line, scope and status of the ₦15 trillion figure were not independently established from the transcript. The amount and the project details should therefore be checked against official budget and project records.
Warns candidates about possible election violence
Falana also urged candidates, across party lines, to be prepared to protect the votes of all eligible residents. Referring to previous elections, he warned that violence and voter intimidation could be used to prevent people from voting.
He said candidates should consider working together to defend the vote of every citizen, stressing that Nigeria’s democratic process should not allow anyone to be denied the right to vote because of their appearance, ethnicity or perceived place of origin.
Falana’s remarks underline the importance of peaceful elections, equal voting rights and accountability in the management of public funds. Allegations and figures cited in the remarks require verification against official records and other reliable sources.
Why the remarks matter
His message places two issues at the centre of public debate: transparency in major infrastructure spending and the responsibility of political actors to protect the electoral rights of all voters. Election authorities, security agencies and political parties have important roles in preventing intimidation and ensuring that eligible citizens can vote freely.
Editor’s note: This report is based on a transcript attributed to Femi Falana (SAN). Sojworldnews has not independently verified the specific ₦15 trillion figure or all project details mentioned in the transcript.
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