Amendment to the Constitution: Mbah Advocates for the Establishment of a State and a Rotating Presidency

Constitutional amendment: Mbah advocates for the establishment of a new state and a rotational presidency. The Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has urged for the formation of an additional state in the South East, aiming to align it with the other six geopolitical zones. Mbah also advocated for a rotational presidency and the establishment of state police to ensure that every region of the country feels included and to enhance national security. He made these remarks on Thursday evening while hosting members of the Senate Committee on Constitution Amendment, who were visiting him at Government House, Enugu, in anticipation of the regional public hearing on constitutional amendments scheduled for the weekend at the International Conference Centre, Enugu. "One of the most exciting proposals is the concept of state policing. We have strongly argued for the necessity of states to establish their own police services, similar to the federal police, but with clearly defined jurisdictions and operational parameters. "We believe this is long overdue, and there could not be a more opportune moment for such a development, given the vulnerabilities present in our various communities. The introduction of state police would be a significant advancement in our Constitution. "The South East experiences injustice. Notably, among the various geopolitical zones, the South East is the only one comprising five states. This is another issue we hope to address through this amendment process. "Additionally, the concept of a rotational presidency is equally significant. We believe this would provide the South East and other regions an opportunity to attain the presidency. "These are the areas we consider commendable, and we will formally present our position during the hearing tomorrow and in the days that follow," he stated. In a recent statement, Senate Deputy Chief Whip and head of the delegation, Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi, indicated that the Committee was present in Enugu to gather the perspectives of the South East populace regarding the constitutional amendment process. "It is widely acknowledged that the 1999 constitution has faced significant criticism from Nigerians, who argue that it is a remnant of military rule and fails to adequately represent the interests of all the diverse groups within Nigeria. Consequently, there is a necessity to amend the constitution periodically. "We hope that this dialogue will provide the people of the South East with the chance to rectify some injustices stemming from the 1999 constitution, as we, the South East community, have expressed concerns about being marginalized in various aspects, especially in terms of the number of states, when compared to other geopolitical zones in Nigeria," Nwebonyi remarked. Says Mbah.