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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that political parties are being denied access to Eagle Square in Abuja, describing the allegations as incorrect and not based on any official application process. Wike made the clarification on Monday while speaking with journalists during an inspection of ongoing projects across the capital city.
The response comes amid reports by Sahara Reporters in which the African Democratic Congress (ADC) accused the authorities of frustrating its preparations for its national convention by allegedly withholding approval to use Eagle Square and the Velodrome in Abuja. The opposition party had claimed that its requests were ignored.
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Responding to the controversy, Wike explained that no request had been formally submitted by the groups making the claims, adding that the venue remains open to all organisations that meet the required conditions.
The minister said: “Who denied them? I am not aware of any such development, and I don’t even know which party you are referring to. If it is the African Democratic Congress, such claims are their usual attempt to gain public sympathy.
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“As we speak, no formal application has been submitted to my office or any relevant authority to use Eagle Square. “For example, when the Peoples Democratic Party held its convention, it followed due process and paid the necessary fees. The same applied to the All Progressives Congress.
“We do not deny any group access to the venue as long as they follow the established procedures. In fact, such events generate revenue for the government. “Therefore, these claims are unfounded. If any party insists it was denied access, let them provide evidence of a formal application submitted and acknowledged by the relevant authorities.”
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Wike also addressed reports suggesting that the Kugbo Bus Terminal had collapsed, describing the claims as inaccurate. He said the incident involved damage to roofing sheets caused by a severe windstorm, which affected parts of the structure due to its elevated location.
According to him, the main building remains intact, while repair work is already ongoing. He urged members of the public to ignore reports of a collapse, noting that no casualties were recorded.
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Wike said: “The terminal did not collapse. The structure is intact. What happened was that strong winds blew off parts of the roof. Repairs are ongoing.”
In a separate update on infrastructure projects in Abuja, the minister expressed satisfaction with the pace of ongoing works, stating that several key road and streetlight projects are expected to be completed before the end of May.
He disclosed that road construction is scheduled to be completed by May 15, while streetlight installation is expected to be concluded by May 31.
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Wike said:“The contractors have assured us that road works will be completed by May 15, while streetlight installations will be finalised before the end of May.” He also highlighted progress at the Wassa artisan relocation site, a project designed to provide a permanent location for mechanics and other informal sector workers.
“Successive administrations have promised this relocation, but we are finally fulfilling that commitment,” he said. He added that the project, being handled by CGC Nigeria Limited, is moving steadily, attributing the progress to coordination between contractors and government agencies.
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