A member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) convention planning committee, Dino Melaye, has said that no authority can stop the party from holding its convention, stressing that the venue was secured through a valid agreement and fully paid for.
There had been concerns about the fate of the convention scheduled for Tuesday, as reports indicated that the party faced challenges with access to the venue.
Melaye addressed the situation during an appearance on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Tuesday. He explained that there were attempts to disrupt the event. He said some individuals tried to lock the gates and asked organisers to vacate the premises.
He maintained that the committee refused to comply. He said they relied on a properly signed contract with the owners of the facility and confirmed that all required payments had been completed.
Melaye also spoke about the party’s political ambition. He said the ADC remains determined to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He added that the party’s influence continues to grow.
He said: “I have that information as a member of the planning committee and the chairman of the protocol committee, and not only we were even asked to leave yesterday, they wanted to shut the gates, but we insisted, and said we are not going to leave because we have a contract duly signed with this place, and we paid fully.
“We have receipt of payments. We have duly signed contracts. The most important thing is that at the end of the day we are here, and we hold our convention here.
“Nobody will stop us. After a contract, a proper contract, with the owners of this place, and after payment and receipt issued, no battalion would have moved us away from here today. So convention is going to hold. The exercise will hold. ADC is entrenched, and we are kicking out APC.”
