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Natives of the disputed Bakassi Peninsula are angry with the Federal Government over its recent declaration of intent to finally cede the area to Cameroun later this year, restating their vow to remain as part of Nigeria. They are also accusing the government of attempting to use them to gain favour from the international community. They believe that the government was not being sincere with them on the matter. Last year, the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Chief Akin Olujinmi, announced government�s readiness to cede the oil- rich area to Cameroun, although the nation�s delegation leader to the Mixed Commission, Prince Bola Ajibola was to counter his claims. While in Calabar to meet with stakeholders on the Bakassi saga, Ajibola had assured that Bakassi would not be handed over, just as he urged the natives to remain calm. But on Tuesday, Ajibola had told journalists in Abuja that although the Federal Government might not be able to meet the May deadline for the handover, �we still want to assure that this year, we will try to accomplish all that need to be done.� Reacting to Ajibola�s statement, a member of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Mr. Joe Etene, who represents Bakassi in the House, said the reported position of the Federal Government amounted to double standard. (Punch) |
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