Bakassi has taken its destiny in its own hands as it declared its independence, almost a decade after International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that the oil-rich Bakassi did not belong to Nigeria but Cameroun.
In a show of independence the “New Country” hoisted its own flag. It hoisted a blue, white and red flag with 11 stars on the blue colour.
Bakassi also started a radio station which began on August 6 at noon and operates on 4.2MHz and 5.2MHz band. The Bakassi Self-Determination Front (BSDF) is the mastermind behind the cessation.
Commander-General of the BSDF, Ekpe Ekpenyong Oku, said arrangements had been made with some international liberation groups to assist the Bakassi natives in the battle with Cameroun who are sending in troops to quell the declaration of independence by the group. Residences have already been warned to flee so as not to be caught in the cross fire.
“Please for the umpteenth time, we plead with our people to leave Abana now. The fight is going to be thickest and fiercest now that our brothers from the northern and eastern flanks have fully arrived. Bakassi we hail thee.” Oku said.
“Throughout history, injured people have had to resort to arms in their self-defence where peaceful negotiations fail. Bakassi people are no exception. Our right to self-determination is imminent; some will die, but some will live to reap from our labour.” he added
The BSDF also warned travellers to keep away from the sea close to Bakassi and the Camerouns between August 11 and 12, as that is when the battle for independence will be fiercest.[/size]
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