The Kaduna State chapter of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party has lamented the denial of access to the Ahmadu Bello Stadium by the Federal Government barely 24 hours to hold its Presidential mega rally slated to hold Monday, October 17, 2022.
“Surprisingly, Sunday, October 16 2022, we received another correspondence intimating us of approval by the minister, less than 24 hours to the commencement of the rally and after the Kaduna State Government had approved Ranchers’ Bees Stadium as an alternative venue for us.there was simply no initial intention to grant us approval to use the facility by the minister and thus the late approval was done deliberately as a pretence,” the statement added.
“We are concerned by this apparent abuse of power by the APC-led Federal Government which, to say the least, constitutes a serious threat to our nation’s democracy. The minister needs to be reminded that public facilities such as the Ahmadu Bello Stadium are our commonwealth and approval for their use should be given to all shades of citizens and groups without discrimination.
“We, therefore, condemn this grave abuse of power in its entirety and demand a stop to such show of political brigandage. “The people of Kaduna State, as things stand, are with the PDP candidate and no amount of clandestine plots to discourage people from turning out will deter them from coming out en masse to show their support for the PDP candidate at the rally today and in the elections come February 2022.
Hyat expressed regrets for any inconvenience the rally might cause commuters, and business owners along the Kaduna Township Stadium route.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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