The Ogun State Government has allegedly declined the request by the Peoples Democratic Party to make use of the MKO Abiola International Stadium for its Presidential campaign rally.
The Ogun State Ministry of Youth and Sports replied the letter from the party declining their request.
The PDP had made the request in a letter to the state Commissioner for Youth and Sports on January 3, 2023, ahead of the rally slated for January 19.
In the letter signed by the PDP state secretary, Sunday Solarin, the Party recalled how an earlier request for the use of the stadium was not obliged by the state government.
In response to the party’s latest request, the Ministry of Youths and Sports, in a letter dated January 10, 2023, said the stadium could not be available for use.
According to the Director, Administration and Supplies For Permanent Secretary, I.A Kuforiji, the stadium was undergoing a major renovation.
The letter read, “Further to your letter of 3rd January 2023, in respect to the above subject, I have the directive to inform you that the MKO Abiola International Stadium is undergoing a major renovation of the spectators’ seats and other important areas within the premises.
“As we are all aware that people of high profile in the society are expected to be in attendance and the facility is not yet in good condition to accommodate events until it is completed and ready for use.
“In this regard, the ministry would not be able to accede to your request for the above-stated reason.”
The letter comes amid a report that the same stadium hosted a football match in the Iseya Cup Competition on Sunday.
