Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers, has asked the national assembly to consider the creation of an additional state in the region.
Speaking on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the senate sub-committee on the constitutional amendment for the south-south, Wike said the creation of a new state in the region should be considered in the constitution review.
He also urged the national assembly to shun political interference in the ongoing constitutional review, adding that the focus should be on prioritising national interest.
“I think this is an opportunity for members of the…
