Dele Momodu Rubbishes Attempt To Create More States In Nigeria

The publisher of Ovation International magazine, Dele Momodu, has reacted to the decision of delegates at the ongoing National Conference in Abuja to create additional 18 states in Nigeria.It could be recalled that tension reigned supreme at the national conference on Thursday, 3 July, 2014, when the delegates debated over the issue of state creation across the six geo-political zones in the country.
It was gathered that the debate divided the delegates into northern and southern divide and also into geo-political interests.

However, at the end of deliberation on the issue, the delegates agreed to create additional 18 states in Nigeria but with stringent conditions attached to the process.

Speaking on the conclusion of the delegates, Dele Momodu went on his official twitter handle moment ago and rubbished the idea.

 * Dele Momodu

The renown publisher described the action of the delegates, who he referred to as politicians, as an attempt to put innocent Nigerians in bondage of recklessness.

He added that rather for the delegates to focus on how to merge some states in order to reduce wastes that they are talking about creating more states for the country.

He therefore, called on all Nigerians 'to find the voice to speak against those determined to eat the meat of Nigeria, crush the bone and drain the blood mercilessly!

Below are some of the tweets of Dele Momodu:

Good Day Africa! As we go about our daily routine, may we meet with resounding success and return to our homes in triumphant spirit.
— Dele Momodu (@DeleMomodu) July 8, 2014

Let us remember the Chibok girls who seem'to have been abandoned to their fate & pray for their miraculous escapes from the lion's den!
— Dele Momodu (@DeleMomodu) July 8, 2014

Let us call on The Lord of Hosts to rescue the rest of us from the bondage of reckless politicians & give us courage to resist them!
— Dele Momodu (@DeleMomodu) July 8, 2014

Let us pray to find the voice to speak against those determined to eat the meat of Nigeria, crush the bone and drain the blood mercilessly!
— Dele Momodu (@DeleMomodu) July 8, 2014

Is it not pure lunacy for anyone to be dreaming of creating more States at a time they should be merged if possible to reduce wastes!
— Dele Momodu (@DeleMomodu) July 8, 2014

Has it not occurred to our politicians that they should stop playing politics with the future of our youths by reenergising education!
— Dele Momodu (@DeleMomodu) July 8, 2014

What is so peculiar about our nation that these politicians continue to drive us down the alley of ethnic chauvinism & religious bigotry!
— Dele Momodu (@DeleMomodu) July 8, 2014

The world is marching on while we continue to live in our cocoon of backwardness, why, why, why, are we so steeped in archaism!
— Dele Momodu (@DeleMomodu) July 8, 2014

It could be recalled that after taking decision on states to be created, Deputy Chairman of the conference, Pro.Bolaji Akinyemi, read out the following as the new states to be created: Orashi, New Oyo, Etiti, Savanna, Adada, Njaaba-Anim, Apa, Gurara, Ijebu, Ogoja, Kainji, Katagun, Amana, Sadauna, Aba, and Anioma, among others.