Senator Umeh decries marginalization of the South-East.

The lawmaker representing Anambra Central Senatorial zone, Senator Victor Umeh, has decried the marginalization of the South-East geopolitical zone, describing Nigeria's current constitutional framework as unjust, unbalanced, and outdated. 

He noted that the region's five states and 95 local government areas are underrepresented, with limited influence in national decision-making processes.

Highlighting the nature of ministerial appointments, where the South-East is limited to five ministers due to its fewer states, while other zones have up to eight ministers, he advocated for the creation of at least one additional state for the South-East to bridge the gap and promote national cohesion.

He also called for deeper reforms, including decentralizing the Nigerian Police Force, which he believes is necessary to curb rising insecurity, while stressing the need for constitutional amendments to address structural injustices and promote national unity.

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