The Governor of Kano State , Abdullahi Ganduje , on Tuesday ordered the immediate closure of two major stadiums in the state for renovation. The Cable reported that the governor ’ s action was coming five days to the campaign rally of Atiku Abubakar , presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party . Atiku ’ s rally is scheduled for February 10 while the renovation is expected to end on February 18 . The proposed general renovation reportedly included the installation of the new scoreboard , the running track and provision of sources for steady water supply to all parts of the stadiums . A government official , who spoke off the record told The Cable that the shutdown of the two stadiums – Sani Abacha Stadium situated at Kofar Mata and Kano Pillars Stadium at Sabon Gari – was intended to frustrate the campaign rally of the PDP. But Abbati Sabo , spokesman of the Kano State Sports Commission , said the closure was not targeted at the presidential rally of the PDP presidential candidate. He added that the renovation was as a result of the 2019 - 2020 Nigeria Premier League season . “ As far as I am concerned , this directive doesn’ t have a political undertone . The state government was advised to renovate the stadium, ahead of the NPL season , ” he said . “ The government had now heeded to the advice and ordered for the commencement of the project in order to have smooth conduct of the league. As you can see , the facility is in need of repair and the government has now answered the call for its renovation. ” President Muhammadu Buhari used the Sani Abacha Stadium for his reelection campaign last week .

It can't stop Atiku from being the president of Nigeria.

NigeriaIsDoomed:
It can't stop Atiku from being the president of Nigeria.

You mean ipobian president in the yeast,Good.

This is so undemocratic

Shame on them. Why are they afraid ?