Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has urged the creation of an additional state in the South East to bring the region at par with other geopolitical zones.
He also advocated for a rotational presidency and state police to promote inclusivity, security, and national cohesion. This he believes, would reduce tensions caused by perceived domination and ensure inclusion.
The governor made these calls during a courtesy visit from members of the Senate Committee on Constitution Amendment, ahead of a public hearing on constitution amendment scheduled for Friday, July 4.
"The state police will be a truly welcome development in our constitution, We also believe that since the South East is the only zone with five states in the country, this should be corrected during this process of amendment,”
Mbah emphasized that the South East suffers injustice due to having only five states, unlike other zones with six or more. He believes creating an additional state would correct this historical imbalance and give the region a sense of belonging.
He added that the idea of rotational presidency was important too. According to him, that will give the South East and every other region a chance at the presidency"
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