Nigeria: ADC Gets Venue for Tuesday Convention

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has secured a venue for its national convention scheduled to hold in Abuja on Tuesday, putting to rest earlier uncertainty surrounding the event.

In a post shared on its official X handle on Monday, the party announced that the convention will take place at the Rainbow Event Centre, located in the Garki Area 8 district of the Federal Capital Territory.

The party noted that the facility provides a central and easily accessible location for delegates and stakeholders expected to attend from across the country.

"Venue for the ADC National Convention: Rainbow Event Centre, Plot 1193A, Off Southern Parkway, Garki Area 8, Abuja.

"Landmarks: Located behind the FCDA/AGIS Building and in close proximity to the NTA Headquarters, Area 11," the statement read.

The announcement follows earlier concerns over the availability of a suitable venue less than 24 hours before the convention.

Kola Ologbondiyan, media aide to the embattled National Chairman of the party, Senator David Mark, had earlier indicated that the ADC was yet to secure a venue as of Sunday.

"Twenty-four hours to the ADC National Convention, the Nigerians-aligned political party is yet to be issued a venue," he said.

Ologbondiyan disclosed that the party had formally applied to the office of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, seeking approval to use Eagle Square, but received no response despite an acknowledgment of the request.

He added that efforts to secure alternative facilities at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, including the Velodrome, were also unsuccessful.

However, Wike, while reacting to the claims on Monday, denied that any formal application had been submitted to his office.

He maintained that Eagle Square is open to all organisations, provided due process is followed and the necessary fees are paid.

"We do not deny access; these events actually generate revenue for the government.

"Who denied them? I am not aware of any such development, and I don't even know which party you are referring to," he said.

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