PDP cry foul at rally cancellation (Guardian)

Nigeria’s main political opposition on Saturday said it had been forced to cancel a key presidential campaign rally in the capital Abuja, and blamed President Muhammadu Buhari and the ruling party.

Atiku Abubakar and his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had been due to hold the event in the Garki area of the city, with just a week to go until polling day.

But the PDP said it had been denied access to the Old Parade Ground venue, despite making payments and having obtained official approval.

“The PDP invites Nigerians to document this provocative action against our party and our presidential campaign by the Buhari Presidency and the APC (All Progressives Congress),” it said in a statement. Read more