Hotel accommodation: ‘This is not democracy, APC should allow parties to campaign without hindrance,’ says NDC

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of restricting democratic space by obstructing opposition access to hotels in Abuja for meetings. The party said one hotel cancelled agreements twice, including for its June 2026 National Executive Committee meeting, while other venues refused to host it despite its compliance with their requirements. The unveiling of the NDC’s National Campaign Council was also nearly disrupted when the venue asked the party to collect a refund, but it ultimately honoured the booking after the party insisted. In a statement signed by National Publicity Secretary Osa Director, the NDC urged the APC to let all parties campaign freely ahead of the 2027 general election.