Akwa Ibom state governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has approved the use of Godswill Akpabio International Stadium for flag-off of President Muhammadu Buhari’s re-election campaign in South-South zone.

A statement signed by Commissioner for Youths and Sport, Mr Monday Uko, on Monday night said the approval followed the decision of managers of the stadium, Julius Berger Plc, to recall its staff to work on the stadium before the commencement of Akwa United match billed to be played there.

“Following a decision by Julius Berger Plc to recall their staff from their scheduled holiday, Akwa Ibom State Government has approved the use of Nest of Champions Stadium, Uyo for the flag-off of the President’s electioneering campaign on December 28, 2018.

“However, all other terms of use will remain effective. Organisers of the rally are expected to meet with the stadium management to finalise this approval,” the statement read.

The decision of the governor puts an end to the earlier threat issued by Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on National Assembly (Senate), Mr Ita Enang, to break into the stadium.

He had earlier said the party will forcefully use the stadium to flag-off the president’s campaigns billed for Friday if APC was not allowed to use the facility.

Daily Trust