Key Points
- Shehu called for funds to be moved to security. He said roads mean little without safe travel.
- Fans split over his call online and offline. Some praised focus on safety others criticised timing.
- Critics linked the post to wider political fights. The debate grew across social feeds and forums.
Shehu A Abubakar (Shehu Abubakar) urged President Bola Tinubu to halt work on the coastal road project. He said funds should now pay for steps to stop rising insecurity.
He posted the comment on his verified X account this week. His remark follows other public rows and replies online including Seyi Law defends Tinubu post.
Why he wants the funds redirected
Shehu urged the president to stop the Lagos–Calabar coastal road project immediately. He argued the money could hire security staff and buy needed equipment. He did not give a cost figure in the post.
Many readers took to social apps to debate his view and tone. See similar recent social posts like Don Jazzy confirms Ayra Starr for context. The topic sits alongside this week’s wider celebrity social stories on ValidUpdates.
Some public figures hit back quickly and criticised his language. Comedian Seyi Law replied and called the claim unfair and false. Seyi Law said critics should check their own records first.
Others said his post shifts debate toward how to spend scarce cash. Campaigners for victims asked leaders to show clear plans for public safety. Others asked for calm and sensible debate on spending priorities now.
The presidency did not reply to a request for comment by press time. A government source told reporters the project aim remains long term economic growth. That source said officials still see the road as a key trade link.
Analysts say the clash shows how public spending drives sharp online splits. The debate links national security needs with big infrastructure choices. For many, the trade off is now central to public trust in leaders.
For now the post keeps sparking replies across feeds and national pages. Readers continue to share views and ask for clearer government plans. The row may push politicians to explain funding and safety plans more clearly
