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Cross River State is seeking a Supreme Court review of the 76 oil wells ceded to Akwa Ibom in 2002, a transfer linked to the disputed ceding of the Bakassi Peninsula to Cameroon. Recent surveys suggest that Cross River retains its coastal access, which would entitle it to offshore revenue, prompting Akwa Ibom to intensify its opposition. Governor Bassey Otu is rallying citizen support for this legal challenge to address historical injustices affecting Cross River's development.