Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has refuted allegations that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was barred from using Eagle Square for its upcoming convention.
Wike maintained that no formal request for the venue had actually been submitted to the relevant offices.
During an inspection of FCT projects on Monday, the Minister labeled the claims as “baseless” and challenged the party to produce documentation proving they had officially applied for the space.
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“I am not aware of any such development, and I don’t even know which party you are referring to,” he said. “If it is the ADC, then such claims are often attempts to gain public sympathy. As we speak, no formal application has been submitted to my office or any relevant authority for the use of Eagle Square.”
The Minister clarified that Eagle Square is available to any organization, emphasizing that the facility is accessible to everyone as long as the proper application procedures are followed.
“The process is straightforward. Anyone who wishes to use Eagle Square must apply through the appropriate channel and make the required payment,” Wike said, noting that both the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress had previously complied with the same procedure for their conventions.
“We do not deny any group access as long as they follow the established procedures. In fact, such events generate revenue for the government,” he added, urging any party alleging discrimination to present proof of a duly acknowledged application.
