ADC convention: Wike did not threaten us, De Rainbow Event Centre clarifies
The management of De Rainbow Event Centre has denied allegations that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, threatened to revoke its licence over its decision to host the national convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, the centre’s Director, Martina K. Yusuf, described the claims as false and unverified.
“We wish to categorically state that De Rainbow Event Marquee did not receive any threat of licence revocation from the Honourable Minister of the FCT or from any other person or government institution,” she said.
Yusuf added that the reports linking the minister to alleged pressure on the facility were not authorised by the management.
“These reports were not authorised by us and, to the best of our knowledge, are untrue. They appear to have been circulated without verification,” she stated.
She urged the public and media organisations to rely only on confirmed information, stressing that the claims should be disregarded.
The director explained that the clarification became necessary following concerns from clients about the status of their bookings.
“This clarification has become necessary following enquiries from clients with existing bookings who are concerned about their scheduled events. We confirm that De Rainbow Event Marquee remains open for business and all confirmed bookings remain valid,” she said.
