Event centre denies Wike threatened licence over ADC convention
The management of De Rainbow Event Centre has denied reports that Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, threatened to revoke its operational licence over hosting the African Democratic Congress (ADC) national convention. The controversy arose after claims from ADC officials that the venue was pressured to cancel its booking. Mrs Martina K. Yusuf, director of the event centre, dismissed these allegations as false and unverified. The centre assured clients that all bookings remain valid and that it continues to operate as usual.
What we know
- The management of De Rainbow Event Centre stated it never received any threat of licence revocation from Nyesom Wike or any government institution.
- The clarification was made after concerns from clients about the status of their bookings.
- ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi claimed the venue was pressured by officials to withdraw its services for the party’s convention.
- The event centre emphasized that all confirmed bookings are still valid and the facility remains open for business.
- The rebuttal contradicts earlier claims by ADC leadership and adds a new dimension to the ongoing dispute.
