A fresh twist has been introduced to the agitation for an additional state in the South East, as the people of Isuochi, in Umunneochi Local Council of Abia State, have rejected the proposed creation of an Orlu State, insisting on the creation of Etiti State.
This development was contained in a statement signed by the President General of Isuochi Development Union, Ochiabuto Orji, and the Secretary, Victor Nnamzuoke.
According to Orji, while the people of Isuochi were in support of the creation of an additional state in the region, which would bring it at par with other zones, they have expressed their aversion to the proposed Orlu State.
He said: “Isuochi will not cede any portion of its territory to another state, as the bill is set to balkanise the community by taking away Umuaku, one of the nine towns that make up Isuochi, to the proposed Orlu State, leaving the other eight towns of Isuochi in Abia State; nor do we want to be a part of the proposed Orlu State.”Before flagging, please keep in mind that Disqus does not moderate communities.
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