By Vivian Okejeme Abuja
The proposed new 31 states has continued to gather reactions as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Mohamed Ndarani described exclusion of Eduko state from the list as a continued marginalisation of the Nupe people of Nigeria.
Reacting to the House of Representatives Constitution Review Committee’s proposed creation of 31 additional states, Ndarani said that the proposal does not reflect the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Ahmed Tinubu of fairness, equity and justice.
Speaking to during a press conference, Monday, he maintained that creation of Eduko State will serve the interests of the long-marginalised Nupe people.
He frowned at the idea that creation of Eduko state from the present Niger state with its vast landmass and natural resources; was not mentioned as one of the proposed new states.
The senior lawyer said that Niger state has everything it takes to sustain an additional state which was the reason behind the desire for the creation of Edu State.
“Niger State’s geographical mass is unquestionably more than that of the entire Southeast and equal to that of the Southwest. It is vast and has a variety of solid minerals.
“The proposed Eduko state is a prospective oil-producing state, and would be a viable and developed state with a capital in Bida’’, he said.
Ndarani noted that Niger remained the only state from which a new state has not been created, adding that Edu state would comprise various groups from the present Niger, Kogi, and Kwara states.
“Our national assembly members of Nupe origin from Kwara, Niger, and Kogi states, and the FCT should not fail to lend their support to the creation of Edu state.”
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