Recently, newsmen were gathered at a press conference in Asaba to dialogue on the Anioma Question with Chief Tonnie Oganah, the spokesman for the Anioma State creation. Excerpts…
Why should Anioma state be created now that the nation is facing financial and security challenges?
Our request is the longest outstanding request, and it is based on equity for the Ibo nation. Since 1951 when the agitation started amongst the predominantly ibo speaking people of the nine local government areas in Delta state based on self-identity, real marginalisation, and the urge to fast track development amongst our people.