According to report by Vanguard News On Thursday, July 8, 2025, the Ndokwa Neku Union (NNU), the umbrella body representing the Ukwuani and Ndosumili ethnic groups in Delta North, has rejected the outcome of the recent public hearing on the proposed creation of Anioma State. Held on July 4, 2025, in Uyo, the hearing was dismissed by the NNU as a “sham,” conducted without transparency and in disregard of the views of the Ndokwa people.
In a statement signed by the NNU President General, Chief Amechi Asugwuni, and Secretary, Deacon Jimoh Egwali, the group expressed deep disappointment over the exclusion of its official delegate from speaking at the hearing. They argued that the exclusion was a deliberate move to silence the second-largest ethnic group in Delta State and misrepresent their stance on state creation.
While the NNU acknowledged its support for the creation of Anioma State, it made it clear that this support hinges on the state remaining within the South-South geopolitical zone, not the South-East. According to the union, this position aligns with the historical and political identity of the Ukwuani and Ndosumili people, whose roots lie in the former Mid-Western Region.
The group issued a stern warning that any attempt to place Anioma State within the South-East zone would be firmly rejected. In such a case, the people would rather remain part of Delta State in the South-South. They emphasized that their community would resist any realignment that distorts their identity and heritage.
Furthermore, the NNU warned against false representation, declaring itself the only legitimate voice of the Ndokwa people. It dismissed any other claims or declarations not authorized by the union as invalid and unacceptable.
The NNU also demanded equitable administrative recognition. It called for the division of its current local government areas Ndokwa East, Ndokwa West, and Ukwuani into three each, creating nine LGAs in total to better reflect their population and ensure fair political representation.
Reaffirming its commitment to unity and national development, the NNU stressed that the creation of Anioma State must be based on justice, fairness, and due process. They urged the Senate Committee on Constitution Review to give their concerns serious consideration, insisting that their voices be respected in shaping the nation’s future.
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