Kaduna Government Denies Blocking Atiku Meeting in Arewa House

(Arewa House. Photo by Leadership News)

The Kaduna State Gov. says it did not shut down Arewa House to stop Atiku Abubakar's meeting.

Information Commissioner Ahmed Maiyaki said the state was not involved in the incident and confirmed that the government does not own the building.

He said it belongs to the Federal Government and is run by Ahmadu Bello University.

Maiyaki also rejected claims that the government is trying to block opposition activities.

He said any political party can use the facility if it follows the proper procedures.

He accused those spreading the allegations of trying to damage Governor Uba Sani's reputation.

Atiku's campaign, through its strategic communications director Phrank Shaibu, had said the building was locked just before a consultation with Northern stakeholders scheduled for Thursday.

It described this as part of a pattern of attempts to obstruct the ADC candidate's activities.