Police seal off ADC meeting venue in Cross River

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By Emma Una

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A team of mobile police men in Calabar on Tuesday sealed off the venue slated for the inauguration of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, membership registration, mobilisation and revalidation committee.

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Ahead of party primaries, ADC in the state set up a membership committee headed by Eko Alobo and was scheduled for inauguration Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Event Centre along Marian Road by 10:00 am.

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However, as early as 7:00 am, a crack team of policemen cordoned off the inauguration venue, barring party members from gaining entry into the premises.

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A source close to the security operatives on the ground indicated they were acting on orders to seal off the venue in response to a petition from some party members.

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Efforts to resolve the standoff failed, even as some top ADC leaders, including the South South Zonal Vice Chairman, Dr Usani Uguru Usani, and Rt Hon. Bassey Eko Ewa, held a meeting with the Commissioner of Police to address the confrontation.

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The meeting venue was later shifted to the home of Usani Usani where large crowds are presently gathered.

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