Niger Police Seal Off Venue Of APC Planned Rally

The Police in Niger State have sealed off the Polo Ground venue of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial bye-election mega rally. Speaking to Channels … Continue reading Niger Police Seal Off Venue Of APC Planned Rally


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APCThe Police in Niger State have sealed off the Polo Ground venue of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial bye-election mega rally.

Speaking to Channels Television, the Publicity Secretary of the Party, Jonathan Vasta, decried the action of the Police when it had earlier granted a permit for the rally.

He noted that no intimidation from any quarters would deter the party from winning the Niger East bye-elections slated for Saturday, August 30.

When contacted, the Niger State Police Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Gambari, denied any knowledge of the sealing off of the venue.

He mentioned that the Police was aware of the rally and had provided security for the rally.

Channels Television crew, however, went back to the venue and it was still sealed off.

The Niger State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) had earlier alleged it had uncovered plans by the People’s Democratic Party in the state to ensure that the APC candidate, Barrister David Umaru, loses the contest.