The African Democratic Congress has moved its national convention to the Rainbow Event Centre following its earlier claim that it was denied access to Eagle Square.
Kola Ologbondiyan, former national publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party and a chieftain of the ADC, had alleged in a post on X on Monday that the party had yet to secure a venue less than 24 hours before the event.
According to him, the party had formally written to the office of Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), seeking approval to use Eagle Square, but had not received any response despite acknowledgement of the request.
Ologbondiyan added that the party also approached officials at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium but was denied access to the velodrome.
He further alleged that efforts to secure privately owned event centres in Abuja had been unsuccessful, claiming operators were reluctant to host the party due to fear of harassment from government authorities.
In a statement posted on X, the party said the convention will now be held at the Rainbow Event Centre in Abuja, describing it as a suitable venue for delegates and stakeholders expected from across the country.
“The ADC National Convention is scheduled to hold at the Rainbow Event Centre, Abuja, providing a central, accessible, and fitting venue for delegates and stakeholders expected from across the country,” the statement read.
The party added that hosting the event in Abuja reflects the national significance of the gathering and would ensure a well-coordinated convention.
“The choice of Abuja underscores the national significance of the gathering and sets the stage for a well-coordinated convention in a vibrant hub that is easily reachable for participants from all parts of Nigeria,” it added.
The ADC wished its members and supporters a successful convention ahead of the event.
The development comes amid earlier allegations by the party that it was denied access to Eagle Square and other venues in the federal capital territory for the convention.
