In a related development, the Adamawa State Government has turned down a request by President Muhammadu Buhari for the use of the state owned Ribadu Square in Yola, the state capital for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign on Monday.
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri said the square is currently undergoing renovation.
Buhari is scheduled to lead his party’s campaign in the state, according to the updated timetable released by the Chief Spokesperson and Director of Public Affairs, APC Presidential Campaign Council, Festus Keyamo .
Adamawa is one of the 10 states where Buhari is expected to join the APC presidential campaign
But in a reply to the Presidency letter, the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Bashiru Ahmad, said the facility which is owned by the state would be unavailable on Monday.
He cited renovation of the centre as reason for its unavailability.
Meanwhile, the Organizing Secretary of the APC in the state, Mustapha Ribadu, declared yesterday that nothing would stop the party from proceeding with the Monday rally. He said an alternative venue had been found and was being readied for the event.
