From Okwe Obi, Abuja.
Senator Chris Adighije, who represented Abia Central in the 9th Senate, has urged the Federal Government to overlook constitutional provisions and adopt the doctrine of necessity to create additional states in the South East.
In a statement, Adighije argued that creating an additional state would address perceived imbalances and reflect the spirit of the reinstated national anthem, promoting unity and justice.
He aligned himself with groups like Ohaneze Ndigbo in advocating for the creation of Anioma State, which would bring the total number of states in the South East to six.
The creation of additional states in the South East has been a recurring debate in the National Assembly, with constitutional provisions, particularly Chapter 1, Sections 8 & 9, posing significant hurdles.
Adighije believes the Anioma State proposal is the most viable, citing geographical and cultural factors.
“The Federal Government should overlook the provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and create an additional state in the South East with the doctrine of necessity,” he said.
He argued that invoking the doctrine of necessity, as in past constitutional crises, is justified to address perceived injustices and ensure no region feels oppressed. He believes this aligns with the values espoused in the reinstated national anthem.
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