Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday dismissed claims circulating on social media that the National Assembly has approved the creation of new states in Nigeria.
Speaking during plenary in response to a motion raised by Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central), Akpabio clarified that although the Constitution Review Committee has received more than 42 proposals for state creation, none have gone through the complete legislative process required for approval.
“I have seen over 42 proposals, but not one has gone through full deliberation.
The process of creating a state is very rigorous and has not been completed in any instance,” Akpabio stated.
He cautioned communities against holding meetings or mobilising support around proposed states, warning that doing so without legal approval is premature and misleading.
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He reiterated that no new state has been approved by the Senate.
Akpabio further urged Nigerians to rely solely on official statements from the National Assembly regarding constitutional amendments or state creation matters.
In a related development, the Senate has scheduled a special session for Wednesday in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
The tribute will provide an opportunity for lawmakers to reflect on Buhari’s leadership and contributions to national development.