Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has declined to comment on speculation that the state may lose three local government areas to the proposed new state creation.
Naijaonpoint reports that Nwifuru, during a briefing with newsmen shortly after the State Executive Council meeting held at the Executive Council Chambers, New Government House, Centenary City, Abakaliki, said he had not received any official communication on the matter.
He said, “I am no longer in the legislature; I am now in the executive. I have not seen any document on that, and I cannot respond to a document I did not see.”
Nwifuru said he has given full support for the creation of a new state in the South-East zone, describing it as a necessity to correct the long-standing imbalance in Nigeria’s federal structure.
He said the South-East deserves an additional state to bring it on par with other geopolitical zones in the country.
He said, “Yes, I would like another state to be created in the South East because it is a necessity for the region,” Nwifuru stated. “It will help to address the imbalance we have seen over the years.”
Regarding youths using social media to insult state stakeholders and elders, the governor expressed concern about the growing trend, warning that such behaviour is unbecoming and culturally unacceptable.
He added, “People are cashing out. Our youths are venturing into insulting their elders, but they should know the traditional outcomes of insulting their elders.”
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