Journalists accredited for the coverage of All Progressives Congress (APC) Special Convention in Abuja have been denied entry by security agents at the Eagle Square venue of the event.
The dozens of journalists who had gathered at the entrance were barred by the security agents who claimed to be acting on orders from the above.
Canisters of tear gas were fired at the journalists by the security agents who stood their ground on preventing the journalists even with their accreditation tags.
The convention was prologued by fierce intrigues, with a declaration on Monday that Senate President Ahmed Lawan was the consensus candidate being memorable.
The declaration was made by the party’s Chairman Abdullahi Adamu.
Other leaders have however said the info is unreal.
