…As police seals-off Sharks Stadium
By: Felix Ikpotor
Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, leadership in the country has said they are on top of the crisis situation in Port Harcourt.
The party has also called on its members, leaders and supporters nationwide to remain calm over the face-off with security men at the venue.
As early as 6:00am Wednesday heavily armed security officers sealed the Shark Football Stadium, venue of the party’s convention, thus, preventing people from entering the premises.
While reacting to the development on its official Facebook page, the party called on its supporters nationwide to remain calm as leaders of the party were already on top of the situation.
“We are witnessing huge presence of contingent of security agencies within and around the Sharks stadium, venue of our Repeat National Convention.
“Party leaders, our governors and other leaders of the Party are on top of the situation and have directed all members and other Party supporters nationwide to remain calm and await further instructions,” it said.