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APC Crisis: Police Take Over Imo Secretariat

The Imo State Secretariat in Owerri, the state capital, has been taken over by the police following a crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.

The crisis, which has been brewing for some time, escalated on Tuesday when the factional chairman of the party in the state, Mr. Mac Donald Ebere, was arrested by the police.

Ebere, who is a loyalist of the National Chairman of the APC, Mr. Adams Oshiomhole, was arrested at the party's secretariat in Owerri, where he had gone to take over the office of the state chairman, Mr. Daniel Nwafor.

Nwafor, who is a loyalist of the Governor of Imo State, Mr. Rochas Okorocha, had been suspended by the party's national leadership, but he had refused to vacate the office.

The police, who were deployed to the secretariat, took over the office and prevented both factions from gaining access to the premises.

The crisis in the APC in Imo State is a result of a power struggle between the two factions, with each side accusing the other of illegality.

The police have promised to maintain law and order in the state and prevent any breakdown of peace.

In a statement, the police said: "The Imo State Police Command has taken over the APC secretariat in Owerri following a crisis that has been brewing in the party.

"The crisis, which has been caused by a power struggle between two factions of the party, has led to a breakdown of law and order in the state.

"The police have been deployed to the secretariat to maintain law and order and prevent any breakdown of peace in the state.

"We urge all parties involved in the crisis to remain calm and peaceful, and to allow the police to do their job."

The crisis in the APC in Imo State is a major setback for the party, which is already facing challenges in other parts of the country.

The party's national leadership has been accused of favoring one faction over the other, and the crisis has led to a split in the party.

The APC is one of the major parties in Nigeria, and the crisis in Imo State is a major blow to its chances of winning the next general election.

The party's national leadership has promised to resolve the crisis and restore peace to the state.

In a statement, the party's national chairman, Mr. Adams Oshiomhole, said: "We are committed to resolving the crisis in Imo State and restoring peace to the state.

"We will do everything in our power to ensure that the party is united and strong, and that we can work together to achieve our goals."

The crisis in the APC in Imo State is a major challenge for the party, and it remains to be seen how it will be resolved.