Nigeria, Nov. 13 -- The Enugu State Government has denied allegations that the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, was prevented from using the popular Michael Okpara Square for a campaign rally.

There were reports alleging that Governor Peter Mbah directed the Chairperson of the Enugu State Tourism Board, Rita Mbah, to deny Mr Obi and the NDC the use of the venue for their campaign rally.

The state tourism board is in charge of renting the venue, which is owned by the Enugu State Government.

But in a statement on Thursday, Ms Mbah denied the allegations.

"I wish to clarify that the governor issued no such directive and had no involvement whatsoever in the matter," she said.

The chairperson exp...