adminAkpabio Backs Creation of Anioma State
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has declared his support for the creation of Anioma State, describing the proposal as a significant step toward addressing longstanding concerns of equity, inclusion and fair representation in Nigeria’s federal structure.
Akpabio made his position known while speaking on the growing agitation for the creation of Anioma State, a proposed state expected to be carved out of the present Delta State.
The Senate President said the demand for Anioma State is one that deserves serious national consideration, noting that state creation remains one of the constitutional means of promoting balance and giving more people a stronger sense of belonging in the Nigerian federation.
According to him, the call for Anioma State is not just a political demand, but one rooted in history, identity and the aspiration of the people to have a more defined administrative and developmental structure.
Akpabio stressed that the people of the Anioma area have over the years continued to push for the actualisation of the state, insisting that such aspirations should not be ignored in a democratic setting where every section of the country is entitled to fair treatment.
He further noted that if properly pursued through constitutional procedures, the creation of Anioma State could help strengthen governance at the grassroots and accelerate development across the proposed area.
The issue of state creation has remained a recurring subject in Nigeria’s political and constitutional discourse, with several regions across the country calling for new states to address perceived imbalances and improve access to governance.
Anioma, which comprises predominantly Igbo-speaking communities in Delta North Senatorial District, has for years sought recognition as a separate state, with supporters arguing that the move would enhance political representation, economic development and cultural identity.
Political observers believe Akpabio’s endorsement may further boost momentum for the proposal, especially at the National Assembly where constitutional amendments and state creation requests are expected to pass through rigorous legislative processes.
However, analysts have also pointed out that state creation in Nigeria requires broad political consensus, constitutional compliance and support from affected stakeholders, including the National Assembly, state legislatures and the electorate.
As conversations around restructuring, federal balance and inclusion continue to shape national discourse, Akpabio’s backing is likely to reignite public debate over the feasibility and urgency of creating Anioma State.
For many supporters of the proposal, the endorsement by the Senate President represents a major political boost in the long-standing struggle for the realisation of Anioma State.
By PressNGR
