Sequel to the dust that this issue kicked off, the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Lanre Issa-Onilu, denied knowledge of those who put up the monument. He, howplaceever, admitted they were built by supporters of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration whom he did not identify. He also challenged the opposition to erect their symbols. The broom is the symbol of the APC, just as the umbrella is the symbol of the main opposition, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The rest of the dozens of registered political parties also have their unique symbols which they must adopt in order for the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to register them. The main purpose of the party symbol is to guide voters in choosing the candidates and political parties to vote for during elections since the photographs of candidates are not featured on the ballot papers. The outrage arising from this strange and unacceptable display of impunity is that the brooms were put up to share space on grounds specially set aside to display the symbols of our nationhood. The Abuja City-gate and the Unity Fountain are sacred grounds for the display of symbols and effigies of our collective compatriotism. They are equivalent to our national currency note, the Naira, the National Flag, the National Anthem, the Pledge, the Constitution and other objects, institutions and imageries signifying our common belonging to one nation. We strongly disagree with Issa-Onilu’s retort that the opposition should feel free to build their symbols. This statement shows lack of understanding of the significance of the Abuja City-gate and Unity Fountain. The City-gate is the first structure that welcomes visitors (including foreigners) to Abuja, our centre of national unity
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In my own opinion the Abuja citigate belongs to the whole Nigerians irrespective of party affiliation, citing a gigantic broom there only shows exactly were the interest of our politicians lies ..

So if PDP wins they will have to cite a big unmbrella, and if its APGA then there will be turn to a poultry right .


Most African leaders have misplaced priorities.


God bless Nigeria.

Na wrong tin, Africa leaders sha