Thugs disrupt ADC secretariat opening in Cross River State
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Thugs disrupted the opening of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) secretariat in Bakassi Local Government Area, Cross River State, demanding exclusive support for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Peter Obi condemned the attack, calling for peaceful political engagement in the state. The incident reflects ongoing political tensions between the ADC and APC in Cross River.
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- •The disruption occurred on March 15, 2026, during the ADC secretariat opening in Bakassi LGA, Cross River State.
- •Attackers shouted slogans supporting only the APC and opposing other parties at the event.
- •Governor Peter Obi publicly condemned the attack on March 16, 2026, urging peaceful political activities.
- •The Cross River State Police confirmed the disruption and acknowledged the involvement of hoodlums.
- •The incident took place amid heightened political rivalry ahead of upcoming elections in the region.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Cross River State authorities increase security at political events then future political gatherings by opposition parties like ADC may proceed with less violence, improving political stability in the state.
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AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)‘We don’t want any party here apart from APC’: Hoodlums attack ADC event in Cross RiverAFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Obi slams attack on ADC secretariat in C’RiverAFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Thugs disrupt ADC secretariat opening in C’RiverAFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)‘We don’t want any other party except APC’: Hoodlums disrupt ADC Secretariat Commissioning in Bakassi LGA