Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that it was denied access to use Eagle Square for its convention.
Wike spoke on Monday during an inspection tour of ongoing infrastructure projects across Abuja.
“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), then I must say such claims are often attempts to gain public sympathy,” Wike said.
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.
Wike explained that the use of Eagle Square is subject to due process, which includes formal application through the Abuja Investments Company Limited (AICL), the agency in charge of the facility and payment of required fees.
The minister 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 PDP used the Stadium Velodrome, they complied with the process. We do not deny anyone access if the rules are followed,” he added.
Wike also doused growing public concerns over the condition of the Kugbo Bus Terminal after a recent structural damage caused by a windstorm.
He clarified that the severe windstorm had damaged the terminal’s roofing sheets — a consequence, he explained, of the building’s elevated terrain — but insisted the structure itself remains sound.
According to him, repairs are already underway, urging the public to disregard the collapse narrative.
Wike insisted that no lives were lost.
On the infrastructure front, he expressed satisfaction with the pace of work across several project sites and announced firm completion timelines.
He disclosed that road works are expected to wrap up by May 15, with full streetlights installation to follow by May 31.
The minister was also at the Wassa artisan site — a purpose-built hub designed to permanently relocate mechanics and informal sector operators who have long operated without dedicated facilities.
“Successive administrations have promised this relocation, but we are finally fulfilling that commitment,” Wike stated.
According to him, government is already working out the modalities for moving artisans into the new facility, and credited the overall pace of delivery across projects to what he called a “mutual commitment” — one in which contractors meet deadlines and the government, in turn, ensures they are paid promptly.
