BY AUSTIN OYIBODE
ASABA/Nigeria: Chief Emmanuel Ejiofor, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, has debunked viral claims that the Nigerian Senate has approved the creation of 12 new states, describing the reports as “deliberate misinformation” targeted at sabotaging the Anioma State movement and discrediting Senator Ned Nwoko.
In a sharp rebuttal to the trending narrative, Ejiofor dismissed the reports as ignorant and politically motivated. “There are constitutional procedures for creating a state. We are only at the public hearing stage. No state has been approved or created,” he said.
He accused political actors of fabricating the so-called 12-state list to confuse the public and derail the Anioma agitation, which he described as the only proposal enjoying genuine grassroots support and regional consensus.
“Only Anioma has shown credible coordination and public backing. This fake list is a distraction. It’s an attempt to ridicule Senator Nwoko’s effort and create public doubt. In the end, they will ask, ‘Where is Anioma on the list?’ That’s their plot,” Ejiofor stated.
He further alleged that the campaign of misinformation is a “stupid agenda” by those bent on isolating Anioma and waging a personal attack against Senator Nwoko.
“This is no longer about constitutional reform. It’s a direct hit on one man—Nwoko. But he is too focused to be swayed by petty blackmail,” Ejiofor said.
He also shut down speculations that Nwoko’s advocacy for Anioma is a political launchpad for governorship ambition. “He has said it again and again—he is not running for governor. This is about the Anioma people, not personal ambition. He’s fighting for justice, equity, and inclusion,” he said.
Investigations revealed that the Senate has not passed any state creation bill, and all proposals are still undergoing preliminary legislative consideration. The Nigerian Constitution requires a rigorous process, including two-thirds support from federal and state lawmakers and a referendum, before any new state can be created.
Ejiofor urged Nigerians to focus on facts and ignore the propaganda. “Let’s stay alert. Anioma deserves a state—not because of who is pushing for it, but because it’s long overdue,” he concluded.
