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<p>A prominent voice from within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has sparked fresh debate over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s alleged regional bias in federal project allocations, accusing the administration of disproportionately favoring Lagos State at the expense of northern states, particularly Kano.</p><div class="pmcdGdCD" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>Salihu Tanko Yakasai, former Special Adviser on New Media to ex-Kano State Governor and former APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, made the claims in a strongly worded post on his verified Facebook page. Yakasai, known for his outspoken commentary, laid out a detailed list of federal projects approved or initiated by President Tinubu since assuming office, arguing that the sheer concentration of development in Lagos undermines the principle of equitable governance.</p>
<p>Yakasai listed several high-profile infrastructure projects in Lagos, including:</p>
<p>&#8211; Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway – â¦15 trillion<br />
&#8211; Lagos-Ibadan Expressway – â¦196 billion<br />
&#8211; 7th Axial Road – $651 million (approx. â¦1.2 trillion)<br />
&#8211; Murtala Muhammed International Airport Rehabilitation – â¦712 billion<br />
&#8211; Airport Perimeter Fencing &; Security – â¦50 billion<br />
&#8211; Lagos-Shagamu Road – â¦11 billion<br />
&#8211; Lekki-Epe Service Lane Expansion – â¦158 billion<br />
&#8211; Lagos-Badagry to Sokoto Highway – â¦1.6 trillion<br />
&#8211; Rehabilitation of Four Lagos Bridges – Cost undisclosed<br />
&#8211; Proposed Lagos Light Rail Loan – $2 billion (approx. â¦3.2 trillion)</p><div class="fRO5sngA" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>He also referenced other federal interventions such as the University of Lagos power project and the Renewed Hope City initiative, arguing that Lagos has received an unprecedented share of federal attention and funding.</p>
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<p>In contrast, Yakasai lamented the lack of tangible federal projects in Kano, his home state, noting that aside from the Renewed Hope City, most other initiatives remain “audio approvals” with no visible execution. He questioned the rationale behind concentrating development in one state, suggesting that other regions could become economically viable if given similar investment.</p>
<p>“If these vast funds were invested in other states too, leveraging their comparative advantages, of course they would become economically viable as well,” Yakasai wrote.</p>
<p>While acknowledging the strategic importance of Lagos as Nigeria’s commercial hub, Yakasai emphasized that the presidency must serve all Nigerians equally, regardless of region or ethnicity. He criticized the notion of “Emi Lokan” (Yoruba for “It’s my turn”), a slogan popularized by Tinubu during his presidential campaign, suggesting it has morphed into “Lagos Lakon” – a term he coined to describe the perceived favoritism toward Lagos.</p>
<p>“I understand &#8216;Emi Lokan&#8217; but sometimes I wonder if Tinubu is the President of Nigeria or that of Lagos,” he added, noting that even other South West states appear sidelined in favor of Lagos.</p>
<p>Yakasai warned that if the current trend continues, the imbalance could deepen over the next six years should Tinubu complete a full two-term presidency.</p>
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<p>The statement is particularly significant coming from a member of Ganduje’s camp, hinting at growing internal discontent within the APC over Tinubu’s governance style. It also raises questions about regional representation and the sustainability of national unity under a presidency perceived to be regionally skewed.</p>
<p>Yakasai concluded his post with a challenge to Lagosians and other Nigerians to reflect on the implications of such lopsided development, urging citizens to speak out in defense of fairness and posterity.</p>
<p>“Any objective Lagosian with a conscience will know that this favoritism is ridiculous at a level we&#8217;ve never seen in the country&#8217;s history,” he wrote.</p>
<p>As reactions continue to pour in, the presidency has yet to respond to the allegations. But the debate over regional equity in federal governance is likely to intensify, especially as Nigeria approaches the midpoint of Tinubu’s first term.</p>
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