{
  "id": 16803277,
  "title": "APC, others can use Mapo Hall if conditions met — Makinde",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/apc-others-can-use-mapo-hall-if-conditions-met-makinde",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T22:04:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/apc-others-can-use-mapo-hall-if-conditions-met-makinde/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has reiterated his administration's commitment to fairness, inclusiveness, and democratic principles. He emphasized that no political party should be denied access to public facilities in the state if they meet the necessary requirements for their use. This statement came in response to discussions regarding the All Progressives Congress (APC) seeking to utilize Mapo Hall in Ibadan for its presidential campaign.\n\nGovernor Makinde clarified that public assets belong to the people of Oyo State and should be managed in a transparent, equitable, and non-partisan manner. His administration remains dedicated to providing an equal platform for all political stakeholders, irrespective of their party affiliation. He stressed that democracy is upheld when all parties are afforded equal opportunities to interact with the electorate, following the law.\n\nMakinde reiterated that access to government-owned facilities is subject to established procedures and regulations aimed at ensuring proper utilization, maintenance, and public order. Consequently, any political party or organization fulfilling the stipulated conditions should not encounter discrimination or unjust limitations in accessing such facilities. He implored all political actors to engage in peaceful and responsible activities, while calling on relevant authorities to ensure the professional, fair, and unbiased handling of administrative processes pertaining to the use of public facilities.\n\nAccording to the statement, the Oyo State Government is committed to promoting political tolerance, safeguarding democratic freedoms, and creating an environment where all legitimate political interests can freely operate in accordance with the law.",
  "summary": "Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, says the APC and other parties can use Mapo Hall for campaigns if they meet the laid-down procedures for public facilitie Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-others-can-use-mapo-hall-if-conditions-met-makinde/",
  "key_points": [
    "Governor Seyi Makinde pledges fairness and inclusiveness in Oyo State's public facility access.",
    "APC can use Mapo Hall if it meets established conditions and procedures.",
    "Makinde urges all parties to engage peacefully and responsibly in democratic activities."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}