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State Creation: Ohanaeze Commends South East Governors For Endorsing Anioma As 6th State.

ABUJA — The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has praised the South East Governors for endorsing the creation of Anioma State, describing the decision as a step rooted in viability, historical justice, and the pursuit of Igbo unity.

In a statement issued by the Forum of Ohanaeze State Presidents, the group said the development marks “a new dawn for Ndigbo,” and commended the South East Governors and National Assembly members for what it called their forthrightness and patriotism.

The statement—signed by Mazi Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu (Anambra), Chief Benjamin C. Igumbor (Delta), Barr. Justice Ọkoha (Ebonyi), the President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Imo, and Livingstone Wechie (Rivers)—called on all Igbo groups and patriots within Nigeria and in the diaspora to support the Anioma State creation effort.

“Ohanaeze Ndigbo has expressed total solidarity with the South East Governors for endorsing Anioma as the 6th South East state,” the statement read.

The endorsement followed a meeting of South East National Assembly members convened by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, during which the legislators consulted their respective governors. The voting outcome was as follows:


Ebonyi: 1st choice – Anioma; 2nd choice – Adada

Abia: 1st choice – Anioma; 2nd choice – Adada

Enugu: 1st choice – Adada; 2nd choice – Anioma

Imo: 1st choice – ANIM; 2nd choice – Anioma

Anambra: 1st choice – ANIM; 2nd choice – Adada


Anioma ultimately emerged the preferred option, securing two first-choice votes and two second-choice votes.

The governors reportedly agreed that Anioma stands out in terms of viability, adding significant landmass, population, human capital, and economic potential to the South East—advantages the other proposals did not provide.

They also emphasized Anioma’s long-standing quest for statehood dating back to 1939, as well as the historical importance of addressing the trauma of the October 1967 Asaba massacre and the longstanding identity challenges faced by Anioma people.

The statement further highlighted the broader unification implications for the Igbo nation, noting that:

The election of Senator John Azuta-Mbata, an Ikwerre man, as Ohanaeze President General has strengthened the recognition of Rivers Igbos within the Igbo fold.

The creation of Anioma State would likewise reinforce the integration of Anioma communities and counter prolonged identity suppression affecting groups such as the Igbanke people of Edo State.

“This is indeed a new dawn for Ndigbo,” the Forum declared, urging all Igbo organizations and individuals to support the Anioma State project as “a call of duty.”

Another fake made up group, forget ur anima state , if u don’t want anim oma, let’s separate for all u brought to us is trouble , from nzeogwu

What have they ever supported in the past that came to reality?

🤔 ……. 6th what? for where?

These SE trouble makers are not serious

ibedun:
🤔 ……. 6th what? for where?

These SE trouble makers are not serious

It is SW that is supposed to be dragging the parts of Kwara and Kogi that everyone knows should be with it but even they are not doing that but allowing their people there to decided for themselves

This people are not resting.
Every son and daughter of Anioma land should not rest in calling out this people. Lend your voice.

The Southeast is the last region we want to align with. We have been saying it.

We are not Southeasterners and it should be sounded.

Ohanaeze my anus!

Christistruth03:
It is SW that is supposed to be dragging the parts of Kwara and Kogi that everyone knows should be with it but even they are not doing that but allowing their people there to decided for themselves

That is the problem with this people.
They are spending energy and resources. Their agenda is very clear. We know and can see it and we are saying no, it will not work.

Ohanaeze and their likes are hell bent in bringing this their shapeless and shameless character down to Delta. They should keep it across the Niger.

This is a welcome development.

The Igbos are one and they should work together to support the creation of Anioma state.

Felimax:
That is the problem with this people.
They are spending energy and resources. Their agenda is very clear. We know and can see it and we are saying no, it will not work.

Ohanaeze and their likes are hell bent in bringing this their shapeless and shameless character down to Delta. They should keep it across the Niger.

Do not cause yourself high blood pressure. Can you go down the memory lane, nobody from south east forced Ned nwoko to agitate and lobby for anioma state in south east, he made a request, lobbied for it and it was considered and granted. Are you guys this hateful?

The Ohaneze Ndigbo and SE politicians have been consistent with this Anioma state creation.

Well done to them

Confused people

A step in the right direction.

Rayzoom:
Do not cause yourself high blood pressure. Can you go down the memory lane, nobody from south east forced Ned nwoko to agitate and lobby for anioma state in south east, he made a request, lobbied for it and it was considered and granted. Are you guys this hateful?

We are not hateful!
All we are saying is maintain the status quo!
We have been arranged geographically and all we are saying is maintain it.

We have never been with the Southeast and we don't want to be. It does not remove the fact that we have our similarities and could function as we have been doing.

We are South and we want to remain so period!

AhmedPeacemaker:
State Creation: Ohanaeze Commends South East Governors For Endorsing Anioma As 6th State.

ABUJA — The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has praised the South East Governors for endorsing the creation of Anioma State, describing the decision as a step rooted in viability, historical justice, and the pursuit of Igbo unity.

In a statement issued by the Forum of Ohanaeze State Presidents, the group said the development marks “a new dawn for Ndigbo,” and commended the South East Governors and National Assembly members for what it called their forthrightness and patriotism.

The statement—signed by Mazi Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu (Anambra), Chief Benjamin C. Igumbor (Delta), Barr. Justice Ọkoha (Ebonyi), the President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Imo, and Livingstone Wechie (Rivers)—called on all Igbo groups and patriots within Nigeria and in the diaspora to support the Anioma State creation effort.

“Ohanaeze Ndigbo has expressed total solidarity with the South East Governors for endorsing Anioma as the 6th South East state,” the statement read.

The endorsement followed a meeting of South East National Assembly members convened by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, during which the legislators consulted their respective governors. The voting outcome was as follows:


Ebonyi: 1st choice – Anioma; 2nd choice – Adada

Abia: 1st choice – Anioma; 2nd choice – Adada

Enugu: 1st choice – Adada; 2nd choice – Anioma

Imo: 1st choice – ANIM; 2nd choice – Anioma

Anambra: 1st choice – ANIM; 2nd choice – Adada


Anioma ultimately emerged the preferred option, securing two first-choice votes and two second-choice votes.

The governors reportedly agreed that Anioma stands out in terms of viability, adding significant landmass, population, human capital, and economic potential to the South East—advantages the other proposals did not provide.

They also emphasized Anioma’s long-standing quest for statehood dating back to 1939, as well as the historical importance of addressing the trauma of the October 1967 Asaba massacre and the longstanding identity challenges faced by Anioma people.

The statement further highlighted the broader unification implications for the Igbo nation, noting that:

The election of Senator John Azuta-Mbata, an Ikwerre man, as Ohanaeze President General has strengthened the recognition of Rivers Igbos within the Igbo fold.

The creation of Anioma State would likewise reinforce the integration of Anioma communities and counter prolonged identity suppression affecting groups such as the Igbanke people of Edo State.

“This is indeed a new dawn for Ndigbo,” the Forum declared, urging all Igbo organizations and individuals to support the Anioma State project as “a call of duty.”

Anioma will never be part of the south east

The creation of Anioma state is long overdue.

Felimax:
That is the problem with this people.
They are spending energy and resources. Their agenda is very clear. We know and can see it and we are saying no, it will not work.

Ohanaeze and their likes are hell bent in bringing this their shapeless and shameless character down to Delta. They should keep it across the Niger.

stop ranting... What's your real name? I want to check something

Felimax:
We are not hateful!
All we are saying is maintain the status quo!
We have been arranged geographically and all we are saying is maintain it.

We have never been with the Southeast and we don't want to be. It does not remove the fact that we have our similarities and could function as we have been doing.

We are South and we want to remain so period!

who arranged you geographically? Tell me who? Are you you going to change it if it's created as the 6th state ... At the moment let me ask you? What's the meaning of South south if you don't have north north?

Felimax:
We are not hateful!
All we are saying is maintain the status quo!
We have been arranged geographically and all we are saying is maintain it.

We have never been with the Southeast and we don't want to be. It does not remove the fact that we have our similarities and could function as we have been doing.

We are South and we want to remain so period!

You are inconsequential in the scheme of things.

If they check very well, you might not even be from Delta State.

🤡

Switruth:
stop ranting... What's your real name? I want to check something

My real name is an Ukwani name.
It has no trace of anything Igbo.

Borrow2222:
You are inconsequential in the scheme of things.

If they check very well, you might not even be from Delta State.

🤡

Same way you people said Obasanjo is not a Yoruba man and we have checked very well and it has been discovered that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is an Igbo man from Nnewi!

Switruth:
who arranged you geographically? Tell me who? Are you you going to change it if it's created as the 6th state ... At the moment let me ask you? What's the meaning of South south if you don't have north north?

What is your business with what South South is called? Oh, I never knew you were the author of Oxford dictionary.

Some of una need robotic slap to format una brain. Why can't your Southeast contain you people.

Nobody will create Anioma and zone it to Southeast same way nobody will give you Biafra.

Dey play!

Felimax:
My real name is an Ukwani name.
It has no trace of anything Igbo.

Dude you are Yoruba who has probably lived all your life in Delta or probably born there, but everything points to you being Yoruba, there is something that gives you people away, it's more of an ideology...

Felimax:
This people are not resting.
Every son and daughter of Anioma land should not rest in calling out this people. Lend your voice.

The Southeast is the last region we want to align with. We have been saying it.

We are not Southeasterners and it should be sounded.

Ohanaeze my anus!

You're probably a Fulani man disguising

It's only the Yoruba people that you can deceive .

LagosOrigin:
You're probably a Fulani man disguising

It's only the Yoruba people that you can deceive .

Lol! Disguising as what exactly?
😂 Nairaland!

I be Kanuri nor be only Fulani!
I am a stranger the eyes of men cannot kill.

Brendaniel:
Dude you are Yoruba who has probably lived all your life in Delta or probably born there, but everything points to you being Yoruba, there is something that gives you people away, it's more of an ideology...

Lol! Are you guys so myopic?
Hahaha... You guys are quick to term someone Yoruba or Hausa or Fulani when it does not fit your narrative.

Make una nor dey make me laff I beg.

Felimax:
Lol! Are you guys so myopic?
Hahaha... You guys are quick to term someone Yoruba or Hausa or Fulani when it does not fit your narrative.

Make una nor dey make me laff I beg.

Your ideology points to Yoruba, not even the north, I know northern ideology if i see it, this thing I am telling you is why I know Nigeria should never have been one, its the differences in the ideology that is major problem of Nigeria, so when I see the ideology someone carries in Nigeria I know where the person is from...

Felimax:
My real name is an Ukwani name.
It has no trace of anything Igbo.

This one no know where him belong to.. It's Ukwu-Ani.. I think the weed you grew there has shifted your brain... Google your heritage. Just Google Ukwu-Ani and you'll realize the damage you are doing to your history.... Your hatred for a particular tribe won't change anything. Believe.

Brendaniel:
Dude you are Yoruba who has probably lived all your life in Delta or probably born there, but everything points to you being Yoruba, there is something that gives you people away, it's more of an ideology...

Forget that guy. I don burst am.... He doesn't know anything about himself.

Rayzoom:
Do not cause yourself high blood pressure. Can you go down the memory lane, nobody from south east forced Ned nwoko to agitate and lobby for anioma state in south east, he made a request, lobbied for it and it was considered and granted. Are you guys this hateful?

... Gbam! The guy is a lost soul.

Felimax:
We are not hateful!
All we are saying is maintain the status quo!
We have been arranged geographically and all we are saying is maintain it.

We have never been with the Southeast and we don't want to be. It does not remove the fact that we have our similarities and could function as we have been doing.

We are South and we want to remain so period!

Only if your worries and complaints can yield anything.

It's just like someone saying they don't want Tinubu to be president, now he's president, what did they do about it? Nothing!

That's the case here, it Anioma becomes a SE State, there is nothing you can do about it.

Moveittothem:
Only if your worries and complaints can yield anything.

It's just like someone saying they don't want Tinubu to be president, now he's president, what did they do about it? Nothing!

That's the case here, it Anioma becomes a SE State, there is nothing you can do about it.

Same way your heroes are serving life in prison for Biafra to come.
Go and zone it to the East na.

Lol!

At once nobody is talking of Biafra again. You guys suddenly discovered that there is Anioma in Oxford dictionary.

Sense!