Imo State governor, Hope Uzodimma, has expressed a burning desire of the Igbo for a constitutional guarantee of their inalienable rights as citizens of Nigeria.
He says Ndigbo will begin to see equity in action when an amended constitution births a sixth state in the Southeast.
Uzodimma spoke at the Southeast zonal public hearing of the House of Representatives on the review of the Nigerian Constitution.https://scudnewsng.com
While reiterating the belief of the Ndigbo in “One Nigeria”, the governor however, emphasized that “The Igbo people seek a constitutional guarantee of their inalienable rights as citizens. A sixth state will go a long way in assuaging the acclaimed marginalization”.
He added, “I call on all Nigerians to take advantage of the opportunity presented by the public hearing to present what they think is necessary for our constitution to be called the peoples constitution”.
Uzodimma commended the committee for going ahead to hold the event in view of the recent security threats in the state.
Earlier, the chairman of the review committee, Ahmed Wase urged the various groups to make their submissions devoid of sentiments.
Wase, who is also Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, promised that the committee will carry out its assignment diligently.
He commended the state governor for handling the insecurity challenge in the state and ensuring an enabling environment for the event to hold.
Also speaking, chairman of the South East zonal constitution amendment, Rep. Fulata Hassan, noted that the constitution is not sacrosanct and can be amended.
He called for good contributions to enhance good governance, peace and tranquility in the country.
