The National Conference has endorsed the recommendation for additional states for the South-East.
The delegates also approved the creation of 17 new states nation-wide.
The National Judicial Institute (NJI) venue of the conference erupted in celebration. Soon yesterday, after they voted in favour of the recommendation of the Committee on Political Restructuring and Forms of Government, delegates left their seats and exchanged pleasantries.
For once, delegates from the other five geo-political zones joined their South-East counterparts in celebrating what many described as a landmark victory for the Igbos. Many delegates repeatedly exclaimed: “History has been made. Today, justice has been served. We have won. It’s a new day for us.”
Some of the states recommended include Adada, Aba, Savannah, Njaba-Anim, Gurara, Ogoja, Etiti, Anioma, New Oyo, Ijebu and Orashi.
The delegates also approved rotational presidency between North and South. If the adopted recommendation eventually becomes law, the zoning arrangement which is already in existence in some political parties in the country will become legally operational.
By the arrangement, the position of the president will now rotate between North and South. There is, however, a proviso that within each region, the position shall rotate among the geo-political zones.
For instance, if a South-South president is elected, upon its return to the South, South-West or South-East will produce the next president. Delegates believe the new arrangement will address the current injustice being experienced by certain sections of the country.
The conference also voted for the reversal to the old National Anthem, insisting that it captures the feelings, yearnings and aspirations of every Nigerian.
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