Politics
Creation of additional states may render existing ones redundant – APC chieftain warns
A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Ambassador Nurain Abayomi Mumuni, has warned that the proposed creation of additional 31 states may render some existing states redundant.
Mumuni spoke in a statement made available to Ekwutosblog on Saturday through his Media Aide, Rasheed Abubakar.
Ekwutosblog reports that the House of Representatives had earlier in the week announced that it received proposals for the creation of 31 new states.
Reacting to the development, Mumuni said that Nigeria is grappling with numerous economic challenges, including rising unemployment, inflation and inadequate infrastructure.
He lamented that some states are still struggling to meet their financial obligations and sustain basic services for their citizens.
Mumuni maintained that the introduction of new states could exacerbate the situation, diverting attention and funding away from critical development needs.
The APC chieftain appealed to the legislators to reconsider the proposed creation of 31 new states in light of the pressing economic realities facing the nation.
He advised the lawmakers to work together and focus on solutions that truly benefit the citizens.
“The recent proposal for the creation of an additional 31 states in Nigeria has raised significant concerns in light of the current economic situation facing our nation. As representatives of the people, we must prioritize the welfare of our citizens and address the pressing issues that impact their daily lives.
“Nigeria is grappling with numerous economic challenges, including rising unemployment, inflation, and inadequate infrastructure. The creation of more states is unlikely to generate the necessary income or resources to improve these conditions. Instead, it may further strain our already limited financial resources and create additional bureaucratic challenges.
“Currently, several states in Nigeria struggle to meet their financial obligations and sustain basic services for their citizens. The introduction of new states could exacerbate this situation, diverting attention and funding away from critical development needs. The suffering and disenfranchisement of our citizens should be our foremost concern, and the creation of additional states does not address the core issues plaguing our nation.
“Therefore, we call upon the Nigerian legislature to set aside the proposal for creating new states and to instead focus on consolidating our efforts towards economic recovery and development. Let us direct our energies towards enhancing the capabilities of existing states, promoting sustainable economic growth, and improving the quality of life for all Nigerians.
“We must prioritize initiatives that foster unity, peace, and effective governance over superficial divisions that do not serve the interests of our citizens. Our collective future depends on making decisions grounded in practicality and concern for the well-being of the population.
“In conclusion, we urge the legislature to reconsider the proposed creation of 31 new states in light of the pressing economic realities facing our nation. Let us work together, focusing on solutions that truly benefit the citizens of Nigeria.”
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Friday declared that he’s still a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Wike’s comment followed his expulsion from the party by the faction led by National Chairman, Kabiru Turaki.
Turaki had formally dispatched expulsion certificates to 11 prominent party chieftains, including Wike, former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, Umaru Bature, Kamarudeen Ajibade, SAN, Abdurahman Muhammad Senator Mao Ohuabunwa.
He said their expulsion was aimed at sanitising the party ahead of the 2027 elections.
Reacting to the development on Friday, Wike dismissed the claim while assuring that he would continue to work with other party members in making PDP a relevant opposition party.
The minister spoke while addressing journalists after inspecting the Interchange bridge and road linking Gwarinpa with Jahi and direct to Katampe, Gishiri and Maitama.
He said, “Those that are factionalized are bound to leave the party, I’m still in PDP and you can see that not everybody has left.
“We still have good numbers and we will continue to work together and that’s what I have said to the party. Put your house in order because at the end of the day, if you don’t put your house in order, it’s the party that is losing.
“So those who are worried, we can work together to see how the party can remain a relevant opposition.”
The governments of Abia and Imo States have announced the launching of a joint security taskforce and surveillance along the Aba-Owerri expressway, starting from Owerrinta in Abia State all the way to Owerri, Imo State.
The launch followed recent attacks by criminals on the expressway, including kidnapping, armed robbery and other criminal activities.
The formation of the joint security taskforce and surveillance was announced by Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Media and Publicity.
His statement read in part: “Arising from a strategic emergency security meeting held today, 4th December, 2025, by the Governors of Abia and Imo Sates at the Imo State Government Owerri House, His Excellency Governor Alex Otti and His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodinma resolved to set up a joint security Taskforce that shall consist of Soldiers, Naval Personnel, Police Officers , DSS Personnel, and other Government Security Agencies.
“The joint security Taskforce shall, starting from tomorrow 5th December 2025, patrol the road 24 hours nonstop, while carrying out massive surveillance in the surrounding bushes using sophisticated drones and other modern security equipment.”
According to the statement, Governor Alex Otti commended the Governor of Imo State for arresting the criminals who carried out an attack on His advanced team and other passengers a few days ago.
“The two Governors, while assuring citizens plying the road on a daily basis and those returning home for Christmas of their safety and security, warn that there would be severe consequences for any criminal caught on the road going forward”, Ekeoma concluded.
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted to the senate two lists of 34 career and 31 non career ambassadors nominees for screening and confirmation.
Prominent names listed as non career ambassadors include Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, Victor Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
Also listed as non career ambassadors nominees are Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Vice Admiral Ete Ibas, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Senator Nora Daduut, Fatima Ajimobi, and Senator Ita Enang among others.
The two lists brings to 68 number of persons nominated so far as ambassadors awaiting confirmation by the Senate.
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