- President Bola Tinubu has been urged to support the creation of Anioma State in the southeast region
- The UNIEC made the call while officially endorsing the creation of the new state under discussion in the national assembly
- The Igbo elders council argued that the region had been shortchanged in the past with 15 senators, compared to others that have 18 senators at the national assembly
The United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) has officially endorsed the creation of Anioma State, urging President Bola Tinubu to take action on the matter. This endorsement is part of the council’s continued advocacy for the creation of Anioma State, as stated in their publication, “United Igbo Elders Council, UNIEC, Worldwide Continues to Advocate for the Creation of Anioma State.”
The council, led by Director General Justice Alpha Ikpeama and Director of Media and Publicity Prof. Obasi Igwe, emphasized that while they support the creation of other states in the South East, Anioma State should be given priority. They stated that they are not opposed to the creation of other states but strongly advocate for Anioma State to be prioritized among all others.
