Cross River Government Debunks Attack on Peter Obi’s Convoy in Calabar, Give Reason For The Attack

The Cross River State Government has debunked claims that supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) attacked the convoy of Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Calabar.

In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Hon. (Pst.) Ekpenyong Ene Cobham, the government described the allegation as false and misleading, insisting that the incident was not an APC-orchestrated attack.

The government maintained that the claim was an attempt to misrepresent the people of Cross River State and portray the state as politically intolerant.

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Cross River State Government States the Reason for the NDC Attack

According to the statement, reports indicated that the incident allegedly resulted from frustration among individuals who claimed to have been previously used and abandoned by the NDC.

The government alleged that some individuals became irritated after hearing that a similar situation might occur again and expressed their anger during the incident.

It further claimed that some of those involved were seen displaying the NDC flag, arguing that this did not support allegations of APC involvement.

The government insisted that the incident should not be attributed to the APC without verifiable evidence linking its supporters to the alleged attack.

Cross River Government Reaffirms Commitment to Peace

The state government described Calabar as Nigeria’s tourism capital and emphasised its reputation for hospitality, culture, and peaceful coexistence.

It stated that the administration of Governor Bassey Edet Otu remained committed to peace, tolerance, and issue-based politics.

The government also rejected attempts to drag Cross River State into what it described as political propaganda and staged incidents.

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Government Challenges Those Behind Allegations to Provide Evidence

The statement challenged those making the allegations to provide verifiable evidence linking any APC supporter to the incident.

It also noted that Cross River State had hosted the President barely 48 hours before the incident, arguing that the state’s recent engagements did not support claims that APC supporters would organise an attack on a political convoy.

The government called on security agencies to investigate the incident and identify those responsible, expressing concern that the situation could be used to create political tension.

Cross River Government Urges Residents to Maintain Peace

The government reaffirmed its commitment to protecting peace and ensuring the safety of residents and visitors across the state.

It stressed that Cross River remained peaceful and that the administration would continue to promote an atmosphere of security, hospitality, and political tolerance.

The statement was signed by Hon. (Pst.) Ekpenyong Ene Cobham, Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Cross River State.

Source: Cross River State Government