Adada: The Top Choice for Creation in Southeast – Justice Ogbuanya

Unlocking the Potential of Adada State: A Legal Perspective

Justice Nelson Ogbuanya of the National Industrial Court, Owerri Division, has highlighted Adada as the most compelling option for the creation of a new state in Nigeria’s Southeast region. Speaking at the 2024 Nsukka Journalists Forum Convention, he emphasized Adada’s cultural cohesion and historic status as the oldest unresolved state creation request in the country.

The proposal for Adada State dates back to 1983 and has gained momentum over the years, with endorsements from various political platforms. Currently, the National Assembly is considering a bill to amend the constitution and establish Adada State, bringing the total number of Southeast states to six.

Justice Ogbuanya underlined the need for balance within the Southeast, where the current states are unevenly distributed between Northern and Southern Igbo populations. Adada, located in the Northern Igbo region, presents a strong case for statehood to address this imbalance.

He encouraged advocacy for the creation of Adada State, citing past successes in constitutional amendments. With strategic efforts, the vision of Adada State could soon become a reality, bringing equitable representation to the Southeast.