Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed allegations by the African Democratic Congress ADC that it was blocked from accessing Eagle Square.
This was as he moved to calm public anxiety over the recent structural damage at the Kugbo Bus Terminal.
Wike spoke on Monday in Abuja during a project inspection tour.
He described claims of politically motivated access denial to Eagle Square as “unfounded” and described them as “attempts to gain public sympathy.”
According to him, no formal application had been received from any of the parties raising the alarm.
He stressed that Eagle Square remains open to all groups so long as they follow due process and pay the required fees.
“We do not deny access; these events actually generate revenue for the government.
“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 ADC, such claims are their usual attempt to gain public sympathy,” Wike said.
He explained that the use of Eagle Square is subject to due process, which includes a formal application through the Abuja Investments Company Limited AICL, the agency in charge of the facility, and payment of required fees.
Wike also pointed out that the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Velodrome is not under the Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA, but the National Sports Commission NSC.
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.
