Tinapa and the Debate Over Donald Duke’s Legacy in Cross River

Former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke has criticised the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project, arguing that the swampy terrain in Bayelsa makes parts of the route difficult to build. Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri disagreed, pointing to road and bridge projects in the state as evidence that major infrastructure can be delivered in similar terrain. The exchange has also revived questions about Tinapa, the multi-billion-naira tourism and business project developed during Duke’s administration. Critics say the project did not meet its promise and want a clearer account of why it struggled to become a lasting commercial destination.

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