Anioma State Agitation Gains Fresh Momentum As Monarchs Call For Unity
Traditional Rulers Reaffirm Commitment to Statehood Campaign
TRADITIONAL rulers and influential stakeholders in Delta North have renewed support for the creation of Anioma State, calling on political leaders and community actors to unite behind the long-standing agitation.
The position was made known during the maiden meeting of the Technical Committee on the Creation of Anioma State, held at the palace of the Obuzor of Ibusa in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State.
Participants stressed that the campaign for state creation should remain focused and free from partisan disagreements capable of weakening the constitutional process already underway.
Committee Warns Against Politicisation
Chairman of the Technical Committee and Obuzor of Ibusa, HRM Louis Nwaoboshi, said the demand for Anioma State dates back to 1980 and has been sustained across generations.
He noted that renewed progress was recorded in 2025 when Senator Ned Nwoko sponsored a bill in the Senate seeking the creation of Anioma State with Asaba as the proposed capital.
Nwaoboshi warned against political manoeuvres and internal divisions that could derail the process, insisting that the struggle should rise above party interests.
He said all stakeholders must focus on the shared objective of securing statehood for the Anioma people.
Asaba Capital Proposal Reaffirmed
Also speaking, the Obi of Ubulu-Uno, HRM Henry Kikachukwu, said consultations with leaders of the National Assembly had provided encouragement for the campaign.
He dismissed reports suggesting another proposed capital outside Asaba, describing such claims as misleading.
According to him, Asaba’s historical significance and administrative heritage strengthen its position as the preferred capital of the proposed state.
Roundtable Planned to Unite Leaders
National President of Izu Anioma, Dr. Kingsley Ojei, described the creation of Anioma State as the foremost aspiration of the people.
He recalled that producing a governor from Delta North had once been a priority, but said the next major goal remains the creation of Anioma State.
The meeting ended with a resolution to convene a roundtable involving Senator Ned Nwoko and former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to harmonise positions and present a united front.
