Bayelsa governor disputes ex-governor's claim, says Lagos-Calabar highway buildable

Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri publicly rejected former Cross River Governor Donald Duke's assertion that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway cannot be built due to Niger Delta swampy terrain, citing precedent of roads and bridges in Bayelsa. The dispute highlights political and technical debate over a major infrastructure project, with uncertainty over feasibility and execution.