Ex-Bakassi chairman calls for unity and support for Otu
Former Chairman of Bakassi Local Council Area, Hon. Saviour Nyong, has appealed to the people of Bakassi to unite and support the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, in the ongoing efforts to promote peace, stability, and development in the area. In a statement dated November 3, 2025, Nyong said unity and full support for the governor are essential for sustained growth and for resolving the long-standing Bakassi issue. He noted that no community can thrive in division and that only a united Bakassi can attract meaningful attention and intervention. He called on all indigenes of Bakassi to give the governor their full backing, both physically and spiritually, especially concerning the unresolved matters from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling that ceded parts of Bakassi. “This is not the time for conflict or internal discord,” Nyong stated. […]