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ADC convention: Tight security as 7,000 delegates elect new NWC
Security has been tightened around the Rainbow Event Centre in Abuja, the venue of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) national convention currently taking place.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that about 7,000 delegates are expected at the event where the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) will be elected to run the party for the next four years.
Security operatives from the Nigeria Police and the Department of State Services (DSS) were seen stationed at the main entrance, carrying out strict checks on delegates before allowing them into the venue.
Security patrol vehicles were at strategic locations manned by security operatives.
Journalists were also subjected to serious and thorough security checks before being allowed access to the venue.
It would be recalled that the party had been embroiled in a leadership crisis as two factions lay claims to ADC leadership.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had suspended the recognition of all leadership factions of the ADC following the court of appeal ruling and the ongoing litigation over party leadership.
Speaking at the venue of the convention, Sen. Dino Melaye said that the convention would go on as planned in spite of efforts to stop the convention.
“Yesterday, there were deliberate efforts to stop us from holding this convention. All the venues were applied for but were not approved.
“As at 11pm last night, the owners of this venue attempted to cancel this programme, but we stood our ground, and we will proceed with the convention today.
Also, Mr Kabiru Saje, a member of the New Media committee, said the convention was expected to either produce new leadership or reaffirm the current leadership.
“Despite attempts by authorities to stop the programme yesterday evening, we stood our ground because it is our right to hold this convention.
“Although we faced challenges with securing a venue and had to change locations multiple times, preparations are now in place, and the event will go ahead as planned.
“The convention is expected to start by 11 a.m., and the atmosphere is positive, with delegates arriving and everything properly arranged.
Saje noted that the party remained confident in its leadership, which he said was experienced, strategic, and committed to progress. (NAN)
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