The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dared the Rivers State Government to again deny approval for the use of the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt, for a Renewed Hope Family rally, vowing to forcefully gain access to the facility if that happens. Wike said the organisers had applied to use the stadium for Friday’s event but were denied approval by the state government. He warned that if the governor repeats such action, the organisers would break into the facility and use it. He said, “We applied to the state government for the use of the Yakubu Gowon Stadium. “We are all from Rivers State.

Source: Punch January 30, 2026 16:36 UTC