The Anioma State Creation Technical Committee has called on indigenes to rally behind the push for a separate state, framing it as a long-standing quest for development.
The committee’s Media and Publicity Director, Tonnie Oganah, in a statement on Friday, traced the demand to 1951, when “Lower Niger State” was first proposed, crediting early champions including Dennis Osadebe, the then Obi of Idumuje-Ugboko (grandfather of Senator Ned Nwoko), Idisi Dafe, Humphrey Iwerebon, and Senator Nosike Ikpo.
“All Anioma citizens should support Anioma State creation in love, unity and progress with prayers to God as APC and its genuine members are truly supporting Anioma State creation.
“The concept of zoning is not mentioned in the Constitution. It was introduced politically by late Vice President Dr. Alex Ekwueme in the Second Republic and only gained prominence during the 1999 elections” Oganah buttressed.
He noted that, “There will be new jobs for our youths, contracts for our business people, and empowerment for women. New local governments will be created equally across our current nine LGAs, bringing the total to 18.”
Oganah however, dismissed suggestions that the campaign revolves around Senator Ned Nwoko.
“Once created, the benefits will come to every Anioma person and not only to Senator Prince Ned Nwoko,” he said, while praising the APC and its members for their support. The time is now. Let us rise in unity and purpose to support this noble aspiration,” Oganah concluded.
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