By Hon. Ogbobe Chidera Stanle
The push for the creation of a new state in the South East, Adada State, is one of the oldest and most genuine demands of our people.
According to Senator Nwebonyi, Adada State remains the oldest request for state creation in the South East, a demand that has stood the test of time and continues to represent the collective aspiration of our people.
The call for Adada State started as far back as the 1980s, when the Justice Mamman Nasir-led National Boundary Adjustment Commission received several appeals from the Nsukka people during the Second Republic.
The demand came up again during the 1996 state creation exercise under General Sani Abacha, and later in 2014, when the National Conference listed Adada State among the proposed new states to be considered.
This long struggle is not about politics or personal ambition.
It is about fairness, justice, and equal representation in Nigeria.
For many years, the South East has been shortchanged in state creation, with only five states, while other regions have six or more.
This imbalance has affected how we share resources, representation, and development across the country.
Today, hope has been revived through the bold and determined effort of Distinguished Senator Dr. Okey Ezea, who represents Enugu North Senatorial District.
Senator Ezea has taken a remarkable step by sponsoring a bill for the creation of Adada State.
Through this action, he has given fresh life to the long-standing demand of our people and brought it to the floor of the National Assembly for real legislative action.
Senator Ezea is not stopping at just sponsoring a bill.
He has been engaging lawmakers from different political parties, meeting with leaders, and building wide support to make sure this long dream becomes a reality.
His commitment shows a deep love for justice, fairness, and balanced governance in Nigeria.
If created, Adada State will mean more than just a new name on the map.
It will bring government closer to the people of the Nsukka cultural zone, improve local governance, and speed up development across the northern part of Enugu State.
It will also correct the long-standing imbalance that has held the South East behind since the return of democracy in 1999.
Senator Okey Ezea’s effort is both timely and patriotic.
He has brought back a cause that started decades before him and pushed it forward with courage, focus, and sincerity.
The call for Adada State is no longer a forgotten issue.
It has become a real and active step toward justice, equity, and balanced representation for the South East.
