A recently published book authored by Efiong Akan, a former director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has triggered renewed demands for Nigeria to reclaim the Bakassi Peninsula. The book’s release has intensified the long-standing debate surrounding the sovereignty of the territory, which was ceded to Cameroon in 2002 following an International Court of Justice ruling. Advocates for reclamation argue the ruling was unjust and detrimental to Nigerian interests. The book reportedly details historical and legal arguments supporting Nigeria’s claim to Bakassi. This development is expected to fuel further political and public discourse on the issue. The dispute over Bakassi has been a source of tension between Nigeria and Cameroon for decades, and this latest development signals a potential resurgence of the conflict. Further details can be found in a report by Punch NG.