Politics
We Never Denied Labour Party Venue For Rally – Delta Govt
Delta Government says contrary to online reports, it never denied the Labour Party venue for their Presidential Campaign rally in the state.
The State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu in a statement on Sunday said the party never applied officially for any venue and was denied.
He said a reoresentative of the party only spoke to him via telephone call on Sunday (8/1/2023) morning and made demand to make use of the Arcade in Asaba.
The state government immediately within three minutes reached out to the Oshimili South Local Government Council and securred a waiver of all formalities and made the Arcade Asaba available for the Labour party to hold its presidential rally.
ALSO READ: Gunmen Attack: NRC Shuts Edo Train Station Indefinitely
Aniagwu further said to demonstrate the state’s democratic credentials and tolerance for opposition, it graciously waived the amount payable for the venue.
He urged the party to carry on its rally peacefully in line with laid down rules and regulations.
-
Education23 hours agoDELSU Unveils Free Oil And Gas Training For Final-Year Students
-
News22 hours agoDelta CP Enforces IGP’s Directives, Warns Officers Against Extortion and Rights Abuse
-
Politics22 hours ago2027: APC Groups Mount Pressure On Emerhor To Contest Delta Central Senate Seat
-
Crime21 hours agoAlleged Theft Of 25,354,000 Litres Of PMS: EFCC Presents Second Witness Against Vessel, Captain, Others
-
News20 hours agoEthiope East APC Ward 4 Mourns, As Archbishop Orovwuje Dies Suddenly
