Thugs halt ADC secretariat launch in Cross River
Suspected thugs disrupted the opening of the African Democratic Congress secretariat in Bakassi, Cross River State. The attackers reportedly destroyed equipment and chased away party supporters before the event could begin. A video circulating online showed youths dismantling the setup and vowing to stop the ADC from operating in the area. The police confirmed the incident and said officers were deployed to restore order.
Key takeaways
- Suspected thugs stormed the ADC secretariat opening venue in Bakassi, destroying canopies, chairs, and sound systems.
- A video showed youths shouting that the ADC would not be allowed to operate in the council area.
- The Cross River State Police Command, through spokesman ASP Sunday Eitokpah, confirmed the incident and said officers were sent to the scene.
- The event could not continue due to the chaos, but police said the situation was brought under control.
- The ADC previously faced a similar disruption during a party activity in Calabar, leading them to raise concerns about attempts to hijack the party structure in the state.
