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Diaspora investors in Winhomes Estate in Lekki have faulted the comments made by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, about the demolition of properties in the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway corridor, calling for greater clarity and legal accountability.
The Minister had told reporters last week during an inspection of the project in Lagos stated that “only about four hectares of Winhomes Estate land were affected by the Lagos-Calabar highway alignment.”
He added, “The matter has gone beyond the Ministry of Works. The Lagos State government has revoked the land, and the court has ruled in our favour. I never called WinHomes for any negotiation. The case is closed.”
On the question of the claimed $250 million diaspora investment, Umahi questioned the evidence backing that figure, saying,“If truly $250 million was invested, where is the proof? Who paid the money and through which bank? Nigerians deserve to know.“However, diaspora investors, in a statement on Wednesday by the Chief Executive Officer of WINHOMES Global Services Ltd., Engr. Stella Okengwu, countered that their investment exceeds $250 million and stressed that the legal process must be respected. Punch
