ADC announces new venue for Tuesday convention

The African Democratic Congress has announced a new venue for its national convention scheduled to hold in Abuja on Tuesday.

In a Monday post on its official X handle, the party said the convention would take place at the Rainbow Event Centre in Abuja.

According to the party, the facility offers a central and accessible location for delegates and stakeholders expected from across the country.

It said, “Venue for the ADC National Convention: Rainbow Event Center Plot 1193A, Off Southern Parkway, Garki Area 8, Abuja.

“Landmarks: Located behind the FCDA/AGIS Building and in close proximity to the NTA Headquarters, Area 11.”

The development comes amid earlier concerns over the availability of a venue for the convention.

Kola Ologbondiyan, media aide to the embattled National Chairman of the ADC, Senator David Mark, had earlier said the party was yet to secure a venue less than 24 hours to the event.

“Twenty-four hours to the ADC National Convention, the Nigerians-aligned political party is yet to be issued a venue,” he said.

Ologbondiyan added that the party had formally approached the office of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, seeking approval to use Eagle Square, but received no response despite acknowledgment of its request.

He further stated that efforts to secure alternative facilities at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, including the Velodrome, were unsuccessful.

Reacting on Monday, Wike denied the claims, saying no formal application had been received.

He stressed that Eagle Square remains open to all groups, provided 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,” he said.