The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) accuses the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of pressuring hotels in Abuja to deny the opposition party access to venues for meetings and political activities. The party says some hospitality providers cancel or refuse bookings, which it frames as an attempt to constrict democratic space and hinder opposition campaigning.
In particular, the NDC cites alleged changes at Rockview Hotel, including a reported last-minute cancellation of a second national executive committee (NEC) meeting planned for June 2026 after earlier agreement. It also alleges that BON Hotel in Wuse refused a meeting venue request despite the party meeting conditions, and that the NDC’s campaign council unveiling was nearly disrupted after a venue asked for a refund of money already paid.
Across the outlets provided, the core elements remain consistent: the NDC’s claim, the alleged hotel denials in Abuja, and the party’s broader message that opposition parties should be able to campaign without hindrance. Coverage differs mainly in how much specific incident detail is included, with one outlet adding fuller descriptions of the alleged booking cancellations and the campaign-council episode, while others focus more on summarizing the allegation and the call for no hindrance to campaigning.
