The national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is ongoing at the Eagles Square in Abuja with delegates and members of the party in attendance.
Speaking before the commencement of the programme, a Chieftain of the party and former Niger State Governor, Mr Babangida Aliyu speaking with Channels Television correspondent at the Eagles Square explains why the convention is holding amid tight security.
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“We are very security conscious and accreditation has to be done properly so that we do not have those that should not be in here to come in. That is what we have been doing. If you notice, the place is so organised, there is no usual chaos that you have with conventions. So that is the reason for the delay a little so that the security will be carried out properly,” he said.
The former governor explained that tight security was necessary based on advice by foreign countries of security threat in Nigeria, most especially the Federal capital.
Why PDP Convention Is Holding Amid Tight Security – Aliyu
