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Chaos erupt at APC convention over Journalists’ accreditation tags
Tension rose in Abuja on Friday as journalists struggled to secure accreditation ahead of the convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the nation’s capital.
The situation unfolded at the Kano Hall of the Transcorp Hilton, where more than 100 journalists, including both accredited and non-accredited personnel, crowded the venue in an attempt to obtain tags needed to cover the event.
The unrest began earlier in the day after the official in charge of distributing the tags announced that only a limited number would be issued, triggering a rush among those present.
According to the coordinator, most of the tags designated for APC correspondents had already been distributed, leaving only a few remaining.
The announcement triggered agitation among the journalists, many of whom expressed frustration over what they described as a lack of proper planning and transparency in the accreditation process.
Very Nigerian gathered that the atmosphere quickly became charged, with heated exchanges and visible signs of unrest as journalists pressed for access tags.
Men of the Nigeria Police Force were subsequently deployed to the scene to restore calm and prevent a breakdown of law and order.
The development has continued to generate controversy, with affected journalists calling on APC organisers to address the concerns and ensure a more orderly process in future engagements.
As of the time of filing this report, APC officials had yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
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