The Committee of Youth on Mobilisation and Sensitisation (CYMS) has urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the unresolved dispute between Winhomes Global Services Limited and diaspora investors over the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project. CYMS Director-General Chief Obinna Nwaka made the appeal during a news briefing in Abuja, demanding fair compensation and resolution after more than 24 months of inaction. The briefing was held jointly with Tayo Agbaje, Chairman of Renewed Hope Concern Citizens (RHCC). Nwaka stated that Winhomes had submitted multiple appeals to relevant authorities without receiving compensation or official clarification. He claimed the delay damaged Nigeria's image as an investment-friendly nation and pointed to possible bureaucratic inefficiency and systemic governance failures. According to Nwaka, the unresolved matter had drawn both national and international attention and could negatively affect perceptions of accountability in Nigeria. He called on President Tinubu to personally clarify the authorisation for the demolition linked to the project, ensure due process was followed, and guarantee prompt compensation for affected investors. Nwaka also requested that the Federal Ministry of Works provide a detailed account of the legal basis and procedures behind the demolition. He urged anti-corruption and oversight agencies to conduct an independent investigation into potential abuse of office, conflict of interest, or constitutional breaches. Nwaka warned that unchecked actions undermining legally acquired investments would erode public trust in governance. While acknowledging President Tinubu's leadership and performance, he stressed that appointees acting against the principles of the Renewed Hope Agenda could jeopardise public confidence, especially ahead of the President's re-election bid. Nwaka appealed to diaspora Nigerians and the international community to remain vigilant, noting the case could influence global investment sentiment toward Nigeria. He also called on Winhomes to suspend its planned protest and world press conference set for April 20, 2026, at the White House in Washington DC. CYMS pledged ongoing monitoring and advocacy until justice and accountability were achieved.
A group aligned with the ruling party is now pressuring the president to fix a mess allegedly caused by his own appointees, exposing tension between political loyalty and administrative failure. The demand for intervention over a two-year unresolved compensation issue suggests that even projects tied to major infrastructure promises may lack clear accountability. If investors with international visibility face delays without redress, the message to others is clear: connections may matter more than contracts. The call to cancel a protest at the White House underscores how domestic governance issues are now being framed as risks to Nigeria's global image.
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