The Nigeria Democratic Congress [ADC] has raised alarm over desperate attempt by the ruling All Progressives Congress [APC] to constrict the democratic space and muzzle opposition ahead the January 16th presidential election.
In a statement by its publicity secretary, Osa Director Esq, the party noted that it has not just been a target of violent attacks by agents of the ruling and ruinous APC, but also a soft target of discrimination by hoteliers and the hospitality industry in Abuja.
The full statement is published below…
PRESS RELEASE
APC’S DESPERATE ATTEMPT TO CONSTRICT DEMOCRATIC SPACE AND MUZZLE OPPOSITION MUST STOP – NDC
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is sad to note that the desperate attempt to constrict the democratic space and muzzle the opposition is on the increase.
The NDC has not just been a target of violent attacks by agents of the ruling and ruinous APC, it has become a soft target of discrimination by hoteliers and the hospitality industry in Abuja.
On two occasions, Rockview Hotel in Abuja after agreeing to the use of their facilities for our meetings without genuine excuse cancelled the grant in the last minute of negotiation.
The first time it happened was when at the last minute they rejected our request to hold our 2nd NEC meeting in June, 2026.
Only recently, they refused our utilization of their facilities for a meeting saying it was order from above.
Similarly, the BON Hotel, Wuse, Abuja bluntly refused our usage of their facilities for a meeting despite meeting all conditions placed on our path.
Also, the recent unveiling of our National Campaign Council (NCC) did not happen without drama from the hospitality industry in Abuja.
At the last minute, our host called the party to refund the payment made, saying they were no longer interested in making their facilities available, perhaps based on threats and orders from above.
However, our refusal to bulge inevitably compelled them to allow us the usage of the facility we have paid for.
This is not democracy. The APC should allow all parties to campaign without let or hindrance, and give Nigerians the opportunity to make their choice on who governs them.
In addition, we implore all well meaning Nigerians and lovers of democracy to call out Rockview and BON Hotel for their anti-people and anti-democratic actions.
Nigerians deserve better, and NDC is prepared to serve with passion and patriotism.
A New Nigeria is POssible! We can do it.
Signed:
Osa Director Esq
For Inquiries: @DirectorOsa
National Publicity Secretary
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)