The Digest:
Senator Ned Nwoko has identified two key actions he believes will end the prolonged unrest in Nigeria's South-East: the creation of a new state and the release of detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu. The lawmaker, who is championing the creation of Anioma State from Delta State, stated that these steps are crucial to addressing the "perceived injustice" he blames for the region's instability.
Key Points:
- Senator Ned Nwoko asserts that perceived marginalization is the root cause of South-East unrest.
- He proposes the creation of Anioma State as the sixth state for the South-East geopolitical zone.
- The lawmaker also called for the unconditional release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu.
- He stated that Kanu is being "held unjustly" and that his detention fuels the conflict.
- Nwoko expressed confidence that his proposed Anioma State will be selected by the National Assembly.
- He believes President Bola Tinubu would approve the state's creation as a gift to the Igbo people.
- The South-East has five states, unlike other geopolitical zones, which have six or seven.
Sources: Channels Television
