The police in Cross River State have allayed the fears of the public on likely breakdown of law and order over the ouster of Obong of Calabar.
Recall that the supreme court on Friday dethroned the Obong of Calabar and ordered a fresh selection of a new ruler for the ancient city.
Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Sule Balarabe, said the police didn’t expect the apex court ruling to engender apprehension that would spur breach of public peace.
Balarabe made this known during an interview with newsmen, noting that the police are always on the alert in situations like this.
“Honestly, we don’t envisage any odd situation or breakdown of law and order in the State capital.
“Even though they are yet to communicate the Supreme Court judgement to us, but as the leading security agency in the State, we are always proactive.
“My men have been on alert. But honestly I don’t think that there will be any form of disturbance”, the police boss said.
After over ten years legal tussle over rightful occupant of the revered Efik traditional stool, the Supreme Court ordered Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V to step aside but may still put himself forward for selection as the Obong of Calabar.
Former minister of finance, Anthony Ani who was one of those screened for the stool but was dropped, had approached the court.