Turmoil and Disorder Follow APC Convention as Reporters Scramble for Accreditation Badges

Abuja witnessed a surge in tension on Friday as a large number of journalists converged to obtain accreditation for the All Progressives Congress (APC) convention, leading to a chaotic scene.

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The incident unfolded at the Kano Hall of the Transcorp Hilton Abuja, where over 100 journalists, including both accredited and non-accredited ones, gathered to secure accreditation tags for covering the event.

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Trouble erupted when the coordinator in charge of accreditation tags announced that only a limited number of tags were available, sparking widespread discontent among the journalists.

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The coordinator revealed that most of the tags allocated for APC correspondents had already been distributed, leaving only a handful remaining, which further exacerbated the situation.

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The announcement triggered a strong reaction from the journalists, who voiced their frustration over the perceived lack of proper planning and transparency in the accreditation process.

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The atmosphere quickly became volatile, with journalists engaging in heated exchanges and displaying visible signs of unrest as they pressed for access tags.

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In an effort to restore calm and maintain law and order, men of the Nigeria Police Force were deployed to the scene to intervene in the situation.

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The controversy surrounding the incident has persisted, with affected journalists urging APC organisers to address their concerns and ensure a more orderly process in future events.

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As of the time of this report, APC officials had yet to release an official statement regarding the incident, leaving many questions unanswered.