Princess Chinwe Nnabuife, the member representing Orumba North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has issued a statement clarifying her position on the bill for the creation of an additional state in the South East, known as Orlu State.
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The lawmaker emphasized that she was not privy to the move and that her constituents have rejected being part of the proposed state.
In the statement released to the press on Monday, Hon. Nnabuife noted that although she has nothing against the creation of an additional state in the South East, she and the people of Umunze, whom she represents in the National Assembly, were never consulted on the matter and do not support the bill.
The bill, identified as HB1430 and sponsored by Hon. Ugochinyere Michael Ikeagwuonu, has scaled its first reading in the House of Representatives. It purportedly includes Umunze Community in the proposed new state. However, Hon. Nnabuife stressed that the bill was neither discussed nor deliberated upon with her or her constituents before being brought to the floor of the House.
“The People of Orumba North and South have unequivocally rejected the idea of being included in the proposed Orlu State,” Hon. Nnabuife stated. “Umunze, the heart and Capital of Orumba South, has always been and will always remain an integral part of Anambra State.”
As the duly elected representative of Orumba North and South Federal Constituency, Hon. Nnabuife emphasized her duty to protect the interests and wishes of her constituents. She stated that any attempt to alter the status of the constituency without proper consultation and agreement is unacceptable, given the deep historical, cultural, and administrative ties of Umunze to Anambra State.
Hon. Nnabuife concluded her statement by reaffirming that Umunze in Orumba North/Orumba South Federal Constituency remains steadfastly a part of Anambra State.
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