Ned Nwoko, senator representing Delta north, says he will
sponsor a constitutional bill to create “Anioma”, a new state in the
south-east.
The south-east geo-political zone currently has five states.
In a post on X on Monday, Nwoko said the creation of the new
state is “urgent and compelling”.
The senator said the creation of a new state would address
the “longstanding imbalance in the geopolitical distribution of states in
Nigeria”.
“The South East
geopolitical zone currently has five states, unlike its counterparts, except
for the North West, which has seven states,” he wrote.
“This disparity results in an imbalance of representation
and resources, with the South East having only 15 lawmakers compared to the 18
lawmakers of other zones in the senate.
“This inequity affects legislative representation and the
distribution of national resources, perpetuating a longstanding injustice.
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“I am presenting a bill for the creation of Anioma state to
correct this historical oversight. Anioma is composed of nine local government
areas, six of which are rich in oil and gas resources.
“The region also boasts significant human capital, making it
a viable and sustainable candidate for statehood. Creating Anioma state is not
just about increasing the number of states; it is about ensuring fair
representation and resource allocation for the South East.”
Nwoko said the call for the creation of the new state has
widespread support from various stakeholders.
“The political class in Anioma, including traditional rulers
led by the late Asagba of Asaba, Obi (Prof) Chike Edozien, have also consistently
supported the creation of Anioma state,” he said.
“They have held
numerous meetings, including discussions with former President Olusegun
Obasanjo, to voice their consensus.
“The creation of Anioma state is a crucial step towards achieving
justice and equity for the South East.”
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