Activist Underscores Need For More State Constituencies In Rivers 

A human rights activist in Rivers State, Prof. Ledum Nyordee, has stressed the need for the creation of more state constituencies ahead of the 2027 general elections in Rivers State for effective representation and even distribution of democratic dividends.
Speaking with newsmen recently in Port-Harcourt over the pace of development under the watch of the State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, since he assumed office in May 2023, Prof Nyordee said the State is overdue for increase in constituency from the current 319 political wards, to match the increased population of the state.
According to him, “Subject to the provision of Sections 91 and 113 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) shall divide every state in the Federation into such a number of state constituencies within the boundaries of each state, and shall be such, the number of inhabitants”.
Nyordee, a Professor of Political Science and Development, emphasised that the number of constituencies, when compared with the current figures at the moment, was a clear indication of non- compliance with the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
Meanwhile, Prof. Nyordee, has urged the Martins Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly to cooperate with the administration of Governor Siminalayi Fubara to enable him continue in his quest to build virile development bridges for the people.

He enjoined them to shelve the idea of impeaching the Governor, which is not for the well-being and interest of Rivers people.

The erudite scholar cum activist further cautioned them against their plots to distabilize the state progress through distractions and removal of an elected Governor for what he called “just no cause”, order than his rfusal for Nyesom Wike access to the resources of the state.

He warned them concerning the dangers of doing that as stipulated by law, adding that the best thing to do now is to focus on their legislative duties.

By: Bethel Toby