Hundreds of youths stormed the streets blocking all entrances to the Government House in demand for an explanation for the abrupt decision after they had been rehearsing for over three weeks for the event.
Speaking in the matter, one of the participants lamented the insensitivity of the government towards the youths saying “Training had begun in d 2nd week of December and we were told all was in order even up till yesterday. Today we came only to be informed that the carnival would not hold. Most participants come from as far as Kanshio, Adaka, Gaadi, Airforce etc spending transportation fare only to meet this sorrow.”
Meanwhile, the state government has appealed for calm saying there was a breach of communication between the government and the organisers of the carnival which made them unaware of the latest development.
Governor Samuel Ortom, represented by Attorney General, Barr. Mike Gusa “The Governor is not aware of this arrangement but he is not happy that you are all in the sun here because you are his children.
“We have gotten in touch with him and he has said that since you people came here and because you are his children, we should look for a way to solve this problem so that you people will go back.” He said.
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