Police Seal Venue of African Democratic Congress Committee Inauguration in Calabar

Armed mobile police officers in Calabar on Tuesday, March 10, sealed off a venue scheduled for the inauguration of a membership registration, mobilisation and revalidation committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

The party had planned to inaugurate the committee ahead of its primaries at an event centre located along Marian Road by 10:00 a.m. on March 10, 2026. The committee, chaired by Eko Alobo, was created to coordinate membership registration and mobilisation activities across the state.

However, by about 7:00 a.m., a team of armed police officers had reportedly cordoned off the venue, preventing party members from entering the premises.

Sources close to the security operatives said the officers were acting on orders to seal the location following a petition allegedly submitted by some members of the party.

Efforts to resolve the situation at the venue proved unsuccessful despite attempts by senior party figures. Among those involved in discussions with the security authorities were the party’s South-South Zonal Vice Chairman, Usani Uguru Usani, and Bassey Eko Ewa.

The leaders reportedly held a meeting with the state Commissioner of Police in an attempt to address the standoff.

Following the development, the planned gathering was eventually moved to the residence of Usani, where a large number of party supporters later assembled.