Unknown Operatives Invade Newly-Opened APC Secretariat in Bayelsa, Take Down Flags, Signpost

The chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State has accused policemen in the state of dismantling party’s signpost and the flags.

The claim has appeared in less than 24 hours after opening of APC’s proposed secretariat complex along the Tombia round-about in Yenagoa, the capital city of Goodluck Jonathans’ home state. Yesterday’s development has reportedly attracted crowds, passersby, politicians and motorists to the amazement of the members of the ruling party in the state.

The Interim Secretary of APC, Mr. Sidi Godwin, commented on the dismantling of the party’s flags and signpost, described such an act as undemocratic, unconstitutional and political atrocity.

The Secretary narrated he had received phone calls from private security men of the APC that some plain clothes policemen stormed the secretariat in the morning and dismantled all the party flags and signpost.

He alleged that after the action was carried out, the security operatives took APC’s symbols to an unknown destination.

Mr. Sidi further expressed sadness at the incident, wondered why Nigerians should not be allowed to freely join political parties of their choice in the country, particularly in Bayelsa State.

The Party’s Interim Secretary said nobody was arrested during the intervension.

Mr. Hillary Opara, the Bayelsa State Commissioner for Police, said in a telephone conversation that he did not authorise policemen to dismantle any flags or signpost:

“I am not aware of that. I did not authorise policemen to dismantle APC flags and signpost.” 
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