The Cross River State Government has denied allegations that supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) attacked the convoy of former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Calabar, describing the claims as unfounded.
The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Pastor Ekpenyong Ene Cobham, made the government’s position known in a statement issued on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
The denial follows reports of a violent disturbance around Watt Market in Calabar, during which vehicles were allegedly damaged.
According to the statement, preliminary findings by state agents indicated that the incident was linked to an internal crisis within the opposition camp rather than an attack organised by APC supporters.
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The government alleged that some aggrieved individuals, who felt abandoned after being used in the past, turned against members of their own faction.
It further claimed that individuals captured in videos of the incident were displaying National Democratic Congress (NDC) insignia, insisting that they were not APC supporters.
Reaffirming the state government’s commitment to peace, hospitality and issue-based politics, Cobham said the administration of Governor Bassey Edet Otu would not allow the state to be drawn into what it described as political propaganda and staged incidents.
The government also challenged those alleging APC involvement to provide verifiable evidence linking members of the ruling party to the disturbance.
It called on security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation, identify those responsible and ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice.
The state government assured residents, business owners and visitors of their safety, reiterating its commitment to maintaining peace in Calabar and protecting citizens irrespective of their political affiliations.
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