Cross River governor calls for fairness in oil well dispute
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River has emphasized the need for fair treatment as the state seeks to regain its status as an oil-producing state. Addressing supporters at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport in Calabar, he highlighted the sacrifices Cross River has made for national unity and peace. The ongoing dispute involves the status of 76 oil wells and disagreements with Akwa Ibom. Bassey Otu reaffirmed his administration's commitment to pursuing legitimate means to secure the state's rights.
What we know
- Bassey Otu stated that Cross River deserves fairness and recognition as an oil-producing state.
- The Federal Government’s Inter-Agency Committee projected that Cross River could be relisted as an oil-producing state.
- There is ongoing disagreement between Akwa Ibom and Cross River over 76 oil wells previously ceded to Akwa Ibom by Supreme Court judgments.
- Uko Udom, Akwa Ibom's Attorney General, insists the oil wells legally belong to Akwa Ibom.
- Bassey Otu thanked Cross River residents for their support and promised to prioritize their interests.
