Wike: No Application Yet for Eagle Square Protest Venue.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, announced that he has not yet received a formal letter requesting the use of Eagle Square for a planned protest scheduled to begin on August 1.
Wike made this announcement on Saturday during a town hall meeting with key stakeholders in the FCT, ahead of the #EndBadGovernance protest. He emphasized that his office has not been approached through official channels regarding the use of Eagle Square for the protest.
During the town hall meeting, Wike advised the organisers to avoid relying solely on social media to communicate and to follow the proper procedures. He reiterated his earlier stance against the protest, saying, “For those who want to protest on the 1st, the FCT is not available for such protests,” and urged residents to refrain from participating in such actions.
The town hall meeting was attended by notable stakeholders, including the FCT Minister of State, Mariya Mahmoud, area council chairmen, traditional rulers, religious leaders, representatives of political parties, and women and youth groups, among others. This gathering aimed to address concerns and foster dialogue between the FCT administration and its residents regarding the planned protest and other pressing issues.
Wike’s remarks underscored the importance of adhering to formal communication channels for organizing such events and maintaining public order. He expressed the FCT administration’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all residents while upholding their rights to peaceful assembly, provided it is done within the bounds of the law.
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