Sowore promises to reverse public assets named after Tinubu if elected
Omoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, has pledged to reverse the naming of highways and public institutions after Bola Tinubu and other officials if elected president. He made this statement in response to the Federal Government’s decision to rename the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway after Tinubu. Sowore criticized the practice of naming national assets after current or past officials, promising urgent action if he comes to power. He also reiterated his plans to reform major national institutions if elected.
Key takeaways
- Omoyele Sowore vowed to reverse the naming of highways and public assets after Bola Tinubu and other public officials if elected president.
- The Federal Government recently renamed the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Coastal Highway.
- Minister of Works, David Umahi, said the decision was made in recognition of Tinubu’s long-standing vision for the project.
- Sowore also pledged to abolish the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board and reform the National Youth Service Corps if elected.
- He proposed that universities conduct their own admissions and suggested replacing the NYSC with a voluntary two-year National Job Corps.
