The creation of Anioma State is not just an aspiration, it is a commitment that reflects equity, justice, and the unity of our nation
The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has assured people of Delta North that the creation of Anioma State is a done deal when the federal government will increase the number of states in the country from the present 36 as proposed by the National Assembly.
Ganduje stated this when political atmosphere in Delta State surged on Sunday with renewed momentum as leaders and stakeholders of the APC gathered to welcome him during his official visit to the state.
The event, which marked the formal reception of members of the Delta Unity Group from Ika Federal Constituency into the APC, was attended by notable APC chieftains from Delta and Edo States.
Addressing the enthusiastic APC supporters, stakeholders and other interest groups, among them Prince Ned Munir Nwoko, Senator representing Delta North District, who played a prominent role at the event and described the occasion as “a defining moment for Delta politics and for the Anioma people.”
Making the historic declaration, Ganduje stated unequivocally in a statement by the media Consultant to Senator Ned Nwoko, Michael Ogar that “the creation of Anioma State is a done deal.”
The APC national chairman affirmed that the ruling party is fully aligned with the long-standing aspiration for Anioma State and assured the gathering of the support of President Bola Tinubu, APC governors, the National Assembly, and the wider leadership of the party.
“The creation of Anioma State is not just an aspiration, it is a commitment that reflects equity, justice, and the unity of our nation,” Ganduje stated.
According to the statement, Senator Nwoko, a vocal advocate for the creation of Anioma State, welcomed and received the national chairman’s declaration as a major milestone in the pursuit of fairness and regional balance.
“This is the clearest signal that the dream of Anioma State is not only alive but is now anchored at the very heart of national policymaking. Our people deserve inclusion, and this is the pathway to lasting justice and balance in the Nigerian federation”, senator Nwoko declared.
The statement added that high-profile gathering reflected the growing strength of the APC in Delta State, particularly in Delta North, and signals a powerful alignment of grassroots support and national leadership in favour of state creation and political restructuring.
“As the 2025 political landscape continues to evolve, the Anioma cause appears closer than ever to becoming a reality”, the statement declared.