JUST IN: Akwa Ibom governor approves stadium for Buhari’s campaign

Akwa Ibom state governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has approved the
use of Godswill Akpabio International Stadium for the flag-off of
President Muhammadu Buhari’s re-election campaign in the
South-South region.

A statement signed by the Commissioner for Youths and Sport, Mr
Monday Uko, on Monday night said the approval follows the decision
of managers of the stadium, Julius Berger Plc, to recall its staff
to work on the stadium before the commencement of Akwa United match
billed to be played there.

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“Following a decision by Julius Berger Plc to recall their staff
from their scheduled holiday, the Akwa Ibom State Government has
approved the use of the Nest of Champions Stadium, Uyo for the
flag-off of the President’s electioneering campaign on December 28,
2018.

“However, all other terms of use will remain effective.
Organisers of the rally are expected to meet with the stadium
management to finalise this approval,” the statement read.

The decision of the governor puts an end to the earlier threat
issued by the Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on
National Assembly (Senate), Ita Enang, to break into the
stadium.

He had earlier said the party will forcefully use the stadium to
flag-off the president’s campaigns billed for Friday if the APC was
not allowed to use the facility.

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