Wike Denies Blocking ADC from Eagle Square, Demands Proof of Application

M Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was denied access to Eagle Square for its proposed convention, insisting that no formal request was submitted to the appropriate authorities.

Wike made the clarification while speaking to journalists on Monday after inspecting ongoing projects across the FCT.

“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 stressed that the venue remains accessible to all political parties and organisations, provided due process is followed.

“The process is straightforward. Anyone who wishes to use Eagle Square must apply through the appropriate channel and make the required payment,” Wike added.

He noted that both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) had previously complied with the same procedure for their conventions.