By Ani Bassey

There is confusion in Calabar  as the All Progressives Congress in the state has taken over the Secretariat of the People’s Democratic Party.

This is coming in the wake of the recent defection of the state governor, Professor Ben Ayade from the PDP to the APC.

The Secretariat which is a one storey building has been used by the PDP for the past 21 years as it’s Secretariat.

However following the recent Defection of the governor, the Secretariat is presently being rebranded and renovated in preparation for the APC.

The building is being painted in the colours of the APC and stern looking policemen have cordoned off the building to ward off trouble makers.

The state Commissioner for Environment in his reaction said there is nothing strange about it.

He says the governor has renewed the rent of the building and being in the APC, he is not expected to pay for the PDP.

However, the state police command has warned trouble makers to stay clear of the building.

Command Spokesman, DSP Irene Ugbo in a statement in Calabar said, “The attention of the Nigeria Police  has been drawn to plans by some individuals / group to disrupt the renovation work going on at a building on No:142 (a ) along the Muritala Mohammed Highway calabar.

“For the avoidance of doubt the property is a rented property, that “Tenancy” is not in ‘Contention ‘

“As a responsible Command ,we will not sit back and watch any Person(s)come to disrupt the relative peace we have worked tirelessly to achieve. All are warned to maintain Peace,Law and Order.

“The current situation is a wake up call to  Men of Character to rise up put resources together to enplace Structure that will not be contentious in future.

“The Cross River Police Command will not hesitate to deal decisively any unlawful action with  the full weight of the law”, she said.