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Athletes from Ogun State in the early hours of Wednesday blocked the main entrance of Babcock University, venue of the camp for all the athletes at the 2024 Gateway Games over unpaid allowance for the ongoing games.
The Nation reports that the athletes since 5.00am blocked the main gate of the camp preventing vehicular movement, leaving many states stranded.
It was gathered athletes from other States who also feel ill-treated are secretly supporting the protest by their Ogun counterparts.
The Nation gathered as of the time of filing this report the protest was still ongoing. (THE NATION)
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