₦airaland Forum

Hotfreezer:
Who gave the SE Stakeholders the mandate to alter Anioma state?
Who made them spokespersons of Anioma people?
Who gave them the right to change the name to Anim Oma state?
To add insult upon injury, you want to move the capital to Orlu.

If you want your 6th SE State, go and divide one of the states in the SE into 2.

Scholes007:
If anioma can't be achieved to join south east then another state must be created within south east. I'm of the opinion that anioma state should join south east for equity, but if it is compromised then adada or etiti state should be created.

Solsix:
Nobody is forcing, ned saw an opportunity and he's grabbing it two two hands, but in this like this there will be opposition

FreeStuffsNG:
They were part of defunct Western region and have their elected leaders in Ibadan.

Later , they became part of Mid-Western region and when states came, they were part of Bendel state.

When Bendel state was split into two, they became part of Delta state and currently one of the states that make up South South geopolitical zone.

There's no point that they have ever been with the indigenous people of South-east so it makes sense that they stay where they belong.

Their history of political constituency is closer to the south west than the south east.

Obiedun:
What you people don't know is that when it comes to State creation, it will cut across the country. If an additional state is created in the east, four will be created in the north and either two or three in the west. It can never be equal. In terms of land mass and population,we are not equal

IkpuMmadu:
ANIOMA STATE CREATION: DELTA NORTH LEGISLATORS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT CHAIRMEN REJECT PROPOSAL FOR ANIOMA STATE IN SOUTH-EAST; REAFFIRM COMMITMENT TO SOUTH-SOUTH GEOPOLITICAL ZONE

We, the undersigned elected Honourable Members of the Delta State House of Assembly from the Delta North Senatorial District and the Executive Chairmen of the nine (9) Local Government Areas that constitute the District, having deliberated extensively on the renewed national discourse and legislative processes for the creation of new states in the Federal Republic of Nigeria, hereby issue this definitive statement of our collective position.

Our quest for a distinct and autonomous Anioma State is not a fleeting political venture but a legitimate aspiration deeply rooted in history, championed by our revered forebears and leaders. This dream for a state of our own, where our unique cultural identity, language, and developmental aspirations can be fully realized, has been a constant pursuit for generations. We stand on the shoulders of these giants and reaffirm their vision.

We hereby state, in the strongest possible terms, our unequivocal and total support for the creation of Anioma State comprising the present nine Local Government Areas of Delta North Senatorial District. We are united in the belief that the creation of Anioma State is a matter of justice, equity, and a necessary step towards fulfilling the political and developmental destiny of the Anioma people. We pledge our full political weight and mandate to actively lobby and support every legitimate effort towards the realization of this goal.

The Anioma our fathers envisaged and which we support is the Anioma that is made up of the 9 local government areas of Delta North with it's capital in Asaba. For the avoidance of doubt, these local governments are:
A. Aniocha North
B. Aniocha South
C. Ika North-East
D. Ika South
E. Ndokwa East
F. Ndokwa West
G. Oshimili North
H. Oshimili South, and
I. Ukwuani.

Anioma is, and Must Remain, in the South-South.
While we are unwavering in our support for the creation of Anioma State, we make it unequivocally clear that we vehemently oppose any proposed move or merger with any part of the South-East geopolitical zone. The Anioma people are historically, geographically, and administratively aligned with the South-South. This position is deeply rooted in our heritage and is non-negotiable.

Noneroone:
I rarely respond to people who comment with combative tone. If you must know, it is a sixth southeast state we are talking about. It's the south east representative that will make the ultimate decision even if it's going to be Anioma. That's how they got the right. They were the ones that held a meeting and tried to balance out the proposals by coming up with that. I think it's ridiculous but some Anioma people aren't helping matters. They have been speaking in condescending tones over Anioma state fueling mistrust from the southeast. Otherwise with proper negotiation, an Anioma state comprising of the nine LGAs of Delta North and Igbanke would suffice.

Scholes007:
Then what should be the problem if Anioma joins south east?? Or a state can be carved from cross river to join south East

Wickedtruths:
What will be the problem if Igala speaking parts of Anambra and Enugu are carved to join the North central?

Scholes007:
Are states created along ethnic lines? All I'm saying is if Anioma is not a possible option to make south east six states then there are possible options in cross river currently. South east must be made six state region for equity.

Igirigimercenar:
Igbo haters plenty for naira land

Wickedtruths:
They are more in Anioma.

Shebi una dey always say Delta Igbos are not real Igbos?

You think those ones no dey see how una dey treat Ebonyi people?

Wickedtruths:
They are more in Anioma.

Shebi una dey always say Delta Igbos are not real Igbos?

You think those ones no dey see how una dey treat Ebonyi people?

9japride:
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I know propaganda when I see one. I pity those Igbos in Delta who will allow themselves to be deceived.
The aim of the enemy is to separate one from their main defender so that they can be easy target.
It's quite unfortunate that the youths can't read in between the lines.
Anyone who hates a particular tribe, will always hate a tribe that have same resemblance with the one they originally hated.
The Igbo youths in Delta are better off with their brothers in south east.
Isolation is dangerous.

Readinglamp:
Anioma is made up of people from different areas. No one hates us. Stop projecting.

Dialogue would have made sense. But your people felt it was their duty to tell us who we are. When we try to correct them, they insult us. The opportunity is for SE to get a state. Carve one out from your region. We are OK.

Wickedtruths:
They are more in Anioma.

Shebi una dey always say Delta Igbos are not real Igbos?

You think those ones no dey see how una dey treat Ebonyi people?

Wickedtruths:
They are more in Anioma.

Shebi una dey always say Delta Igbos are not real Igbos?

You think those ones no dey see how una dey treat Ebonyi people?

gidgiddy:
I think you guys tend to forget that there is no ethnic group known as Anioma. In fact, there was nothing called Anioma until the 70's when the word was used to denote the Igbo speaking area of old Bendel state.

Felimax:
Go and study your history bro.
Igbo remains the only ethnic group in Nigeria that is confused about their ancestry.

A simple you-tube search and you will see all manners of conflicting Igbo ancestry.

When we coined the word ANIOMA we never had IGBO in mind. No double standard.

Wickedtruths:
South East will only get its 6th state by dividing Imo or Enugu into 2. Don't go and be looking at grabbing land outside of the SE. SS won't give SE land to add to the SE.

If you want to pick part of the SS to create a state in the SE, the NC also can pick possible options in Enugu and Anambra to create the proposed Okura state in Kogi.

No be only SE sabi create state. Okura state is in the pipeline and parts of Anambra and Enugu should be included.

gidgiddy:
Ancestry? What has ancestry got to do with it? Even those you call Anioma cant tell their ancestry. The word Anioma is just what was used to denote the Igbo speaking part of old Bendel State when it was created in 70's. Anioma is not an ethnic group

Felimax:
My

At least for myself as an Ukwani man I know I have never and will never identify as an Igbo man. I am a proud Delta - Ukwani man and I know my ancestry, anything short does not count.

Scholes007:
I'm of the opinion that any state that should be added to south east should not be from rivers or Delta but from cross river state. South east region must have six states for equity. I don't give a dim about tribe. South east cannot afford identity crisis

Felimax:
My

At least for myself as an Ukwani man I know I have never and will never identify as an Igbo man. I am a proud Delta - Ukwani man and I know my ancestry, anything short does not count.

IkpuMmadu:
who is telling you to.... Ukwani the backward region of anioma

Scholes007:
Are states created along ethnic lines? All I'm saying is if Anioma is not a possible option to make south east six states then there are possible options in cross river currently. South east must be made six state region for equity.

Scholes007:
Are states created along ethnic lines? All I'm saying is if Anioma is not a possible option to make south east six states then there are possible options in cross river currently. South east must be made six state region for equity.