Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, Dimisses Cancelling ADC Booking

By Adesina Soyooye 

Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, has denied it cancelled a reservation made by the African Democratic Congress, ADC, to hold its National Convention.

A report had gone viral on social media Thursday, to the effect that the high profile hotel had suddenly cancelled a reservation made by the ADC to hold its Convention.

But denying any such action, and so, clearing its name of any political interference, the hotel said no such reservation was made with it, and so, the idea of cancellation does not even arise.

It described the allegation as “entirely false and misleading.” It, also, 

dismissed the claims in its statement issued Thursday and signed by its Acting General Manager, Mohamed Khalil. The viral reports circulating on social media were inaccurate and not reflective of the facts, it stated.

The controversy stemmed from allegations that the hotel cancelled a venue booking for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Convention reportedly scheduled for April 14. 

The claim went viral on social media and drove some people to allege political interference in the alleged cancellation.

An X user specifically claimed that the hotel withdrew a booking for the ADC convention, linking the matter to ownership of the hotel. For the record, the hotel is owned by Tony Elumelu’s company. His wife, Dr. Awele Elumelu, is the Chairperson of the Board.

However, Transcorp Hilton Abuja, has vehemently dismissed the story and  insisted that no booking was ever confirmed.

The hotel explained that an inquiry was made on Easter Monday regarding availability, but that  no space was available to accommodate the request, and so, no reservation was made.

Transcorp Hilton: “We wish to categorically state that this claim is entirely false and does not reflect the facts. There was no cancellation at any point.” It dismissed the story as “malicious and fabricated,” and urged the public to ignore it.

It reassured the public of its commitment to professionalism and transparency in all its dealings.