The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed allegations that any political party was denied access to Eagle Square, stating that no formal request was submitted.
Wike questioned the claims, saying he was unaware of any such situation and did not know which party was being referred to. He suggested that if the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was behind the allegation, it was part of what he described as an attempt to attract public sympathy.
He explained that the use of Eagle Square is governed by established procedures, which require interested parties to submit a formal application through the Abuja Investments Company Limited, the body responsible for managing the facility, and to also pay the necessary fees before approval is granted.
The minister also pointed out that the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Velodrome is not under the Federal Capital Territory Administration, but the Sports Commission.
“As we speak, no formal application has been submitted to the Abuja Investments Company Limited. When the APC used the venue and the PDP used the Stadium Velodrome, they complied with the process. We do not deny anyone access if the rules are followed,” he added.
Wike spoke during an inspection of ongoing projects in Abuja, where he expressed satisfaction with the level of work done, noting that key road projects would be completed by May 15.
“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 said.
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