Wike forces Abuja event centre to cancel our convention booking, ADC laments 

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged political interference following the cancellation of its booking at Rainbow Event Centre, Abuja, where it planned to hold its National Convention on Tuesday.

The party said the decision was taken after the venue’s management came under alleged pressure linked to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA).

ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, disclosed the development on Monday night in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account.

He said the organisers were informed that the event centre risked having its operating licence revoked if it proceeded with plans to host the opposition party’s convention.

“After paying all the fees required and setting up for our convention tomorrow, the owner of Rainbow Event Centre has just informed us that he has come under pressure from the FCDA and the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, that if he allows the ADC the use of his facilities, his licence will be revoked,” Abdullahi said.

Despite the cancellation, the party maintained that its convention would go ahead as scheduled, insisting it had a valid contractual agreement with the venue.

“But we have already signed the contract with him. We will hold our convention tomorrow as planned at the Rainbow Event Centre,” he added.

Abdullahi described the situation as an attempt to suppress opposition voices, warning that the party would not be intimidated.

“We will not bow to this creeping tyranny. And definitely not to this petty tyrant. ADC is rising, Nigeria is rising,” he said.

There has been no official reaction from the FCT Administration or the FCDA at the time of filing this report.

The development comes amid heightened political activity as parties reposition ahead of the 2027 general elections.