The Coalition for the Protection of Democracy in Nigeria (CPDN) has accused officials of the National Boundary Commission (NBC) of illegally manipulating Nigeria’s internal and international boundaries to the detriment of Cross River State.
Addressing journalists on Monday, the group described the alleged actions as “administrative treason” capable of undermining Nigeria’s territorial integrity and national security.
According to the coalition, the manipulation involved the distortion of Nigeria’s 10th Edition Administrative Map between 2004 and 2008.
“We have uncovered a web of administrative treason that threatens to cede Nigerian sovereignty to the Republic of Cameroon for the sake of localised greed,” CPDN said.
The group alleged that vested interests, working with some NBC officials, altered boundary coordinates without the consent of Cross River State.
“These distortions have effectively closed the mouth of the sea at the Calabar Basin and diverted over 76 oil wells belonging to Cross River to Akwa Ibom,” it stated.
CPDN further warned that the alleged manipulation could lead to Nigeria losing about 780 hectares of territorial waters and at least 28 oil wells to Cameroon.
“If this distorted map is allowed to stand, Nigeria will lose territory to Cameroon, not because of any international ruling, but because of internal fraud,” the group said.
The coalition also raised concerns over environmental risks, warning that Cross River could become the “new Ogoni Land.”
“While revenue is diverted elsewhere, Cross River will bear the environmental consequences of oil exploration for decades,” it added.
CPDN called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene urgently.
“We urge Mr President to order the DSS and EFCC to arrest and prosecute all officials involved in the 2004–2008 map distortions,” the group said.
It also demanded the nullification of the 2008 Dichotomy Map and the reconstitution of the Revenue Allocation, Monitoring and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) inter-agency committee.
“Nigeria’s boundaries are not for sale. The sovereignty of our coordinates must be protected,” CPDN declared.
The group issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address the matter, threatening sustained civil action if its demands are ignored.
The statement was signed by Dr Nwambu Gabriel, Akpan Ekpeyong, and Hugo Emmanuel.
