ADC Convention faces venue uncertainty ahead of Abuja gathering tomorrow

Africa, Politics

ABUJA, Nigeria, 13 April 2026 (NPA) — Former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Kola Ologbondiyan has raised concerns that, just 24 hours to the ADC National Convention scheduled for Abuja, the party has yet to secure a venue.

Ologbondiyan, who serves as Media Adviser to the embattled ADC National Chairman, Senator David Mark, said the party had formally requested approval from the Office of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Chief Nyesom Wike, to use Eagle Square. While the letter was acknowledged, no response has been issued.

He added that repeated visits to the Ministry of Sports to secure the MKO Abiola Stadium Velodrome also proved unsuccessful, with the party denied access. To compound matters, privately owned event centers in Abuja have reportedly declined ADC’s requests, citing fears of government harassment.

Despite these setbacks, Ologbondiyan assured party members, supporters, and Nigerians that the convention will proceed as scheduled on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, in line with the notice already issued to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

“As contained in the notice to INEC, the ADC National Convention will hold in Abuja as scheduled,” he said.

As of press time, no venue has been confirmed. However, analysts note that in politics, 24 hours can be a long time, leaving room for last-minute developments.