Cross River Governor Otu Demands Justice for Oil Rights

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State declared that the state will no longer remain sidelined in shaping its economic destiny, speaking at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport in Calabar. He insisted that Cross River deserves equitable and fair treatment in the ongoing discussions about oil production rights.

Otu's remarks come in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling that ceded 76 oil wells to Akwa Ibom State, which has sparked tensions between the two states. He emphasized that Cross River has made sacrifices for Nigeria's unity and peace and deserves full recognition as an oil-producing state.

Otu expressed gratitude to the people of Cross River for their unwavering support and reaffirmed his administration's commitment to prioritizing the welfare of the citizens. He stated that Cross River will pursue legal avenues to reclaim its rightful place among oil-producing states in Nigeria.