By Deborah Hassan
365Daily – Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, has called for the creation of an additional state in the South East in order to show equity.
The Governor made the request at the South East Zonal public hearing of the House of Representatives on the review of the Nigerian Constitution.
In his address at the event on Thursday, June 17, 2021, Uzodimma, whose state is facing serious insecurity challenges due to the activities of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), said: ”Ndiigbo will begin to see equity in action when an amended constitution births a sixth state in the Southeast.
“The Igbo people seek a constitutional guarantee of their inalienable rights as citizens. A sixth state will go a long way in assuaging the acclaimed marginalisation.”
He urged Nigerians to participate in the hearings in order to make the outcome of the exercise a reflection of their demands.
“I call on all Nigerians to take advantage of the opportunity presented by the public hearing to present what they think is necessary for our constitution to be called the peoples constitution,” he said.
While affirming the belief of the Igbos in one Nigeria, he commended the committee for going ahead to hold the event in the state amidst the security threats.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Committee and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ahmed Wase, urged the various groups to make their submissions devoid of sentiments.
He assured that the committee will carry out its assignment diligently and commended Governor Uzodimma over his handling of the insecurity challenge in the state.