Niyi Akingunola, a candidate of the ADC, has accused the federal government of violating procurement laws on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The accusation centres on the alleged rerouting of the road through Ondo State. According to him, the change was carried out without following the legal requirements that govern public procurement. The highway project has drawn criticism before over its planning and contracting, and this charge adds a new voice to the running debate. Akingunola is calling for explanations about how and why the route was shifted. The federal authorities have not yet responded to the claim in detail.