Transcorp Hilton Abuja has dismissed reports claiming it cancelled a booking for a political rally, describing the allegations as false, misleading, and entirely fabricated.
In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by its Acting General Manager, Mohamed Said Khalil, the hotel said the claims circulating on social media do not reflect what actually happened.
According to the management, there was no confirmed booking to cancel in the first place.
“Our attention has been drawn to false and misleading information alleging that Transcorp Hilton Abuja cancelled a booking for a political rally. We categorically state that this claim is entirely false,” the statement read.
The hotel explained that what occurred was simply an inquiry made on Easter Monday about the availability of its event space. However, due to prior commitments, the facility was not available.
“An inquiry was made, but there was no availability to accommodate the request. Consequently, no booking was made at any point. There was therefore no cancellation,” the statement added.
Management stressed that the viral narrative suggesting a deliberate cancellation was not only inaccurate but also malicious, urging the public to disregard the claims.
The clarification comes amid rising political tension in Abuja, particularly surrounding the planned national convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The party had earlier alleged that it was being denied access to major venues in the capital, raising concerns about possible attempts to frustrate its convention.
According to ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi, the party applied to use Eagle Square but received no response. An alternative request to use the Velodrome was also declined, reportedly due to a prior booking for a cycling event.
These developments have fuelled suspicions within the opposition party, especially as it continues to grapple with internal leadership disputes.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has yet to recognise any faction of the party’s leadership, citing an ongoing court process.
While some opposition figures have accused the federal government under Bola Ahmed Tinubu of attempting to shrink the democratic space, the Presidency has denied the claims, insisting that all political parties are treated fairly under the law.
Despite the challenges, the ADC has maintained that its national convention will go ahead as planned, setting the stage for what could become a significant political moment in the capital.
