Enugu Governor Peter Mbah Bows to Pressure, Orders Amadeo Event Centre to Allow Peter Obi’s Town Hall MeetingEnugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has ordered the management of Amadeo Event Centre to allow Peter Obi’s town hall meeting to go ahead as scheduled tomorrow, Thursday, following public outrage over the cancellation of the event.As we reported earlier, the organisers had paid ₦3.5 million to use the event centre, alongside an additional ₦500,000 for the outdoor space. However, the management later informed them that the venue would no longer be available and offered to refund their money, saying that an order from above had prompted the decision.
The development quickly attracted public attention, with the governor and the event centre management receiving calls over the cancellation.Following the backlash, Governor Peter Mbah has now ordered the management to allow the organisers to proceed with Peter Obi’s town hall meeting at the venue they had already paid to use.The development comes amid growing public interest in Peter Obi’s political engagements ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Joseph Akwagiobe is a media contributor from Cross River State, Nigeria, currently based in Abuja. He is a graduate of Microbiology and has earned several professional certifications across diverse fields, reflecting his commitment to continuous learning, professional growth, and excellence.