The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said it was denied access to both Eagle Square and the Moshood Abiola National Stadium for its planned national convention scheduled for April 14, 2026, in Abuja, according to TheCable.
In a statement posted on X, the party’s spokesperson, Kola Ologbondiyan, said that less than 24 hours before the event, the party had yet to secure a venue, despite efforts to obtain approval from the relevant authorities.
He explained that the party had written to the office of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, requesting permission to use Eagle Square. Although the letter was acknowledged, no response was given.
Ologbondiyan added that the party also approached the Federal Ministry of Sports Development to use the velodrome at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, but their request was declined.
He further alleged that some privately owned event centres in Abuja refused to host the party due to fears of possible government backlash.
Despite these challenges, the ADC insisted that the event would go ahead as planned in the Federal Capital Territory.
A letter dated April 7 and signed by Chinedu Idigo showed that the party had applied to use Eagle Square for a special non-electoral gathering.
The party later announced that it would hold the event at Rainbow Event Center, describing the venue as a suitable and accessible alternative for participants from across the country.
However, the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has denied the allegations made by the ADC.
