The member of the House of Representatives representing Orumba North/Orumba South Federal Constituency, Princess Chinwe Nnabuife, has said that the Umunze community is not part of the proposed Orlu State.
In a statement on Tuesday, Nnabuife said the people of Umunze, which is part of her constituency, are not aware of the proposed legislation for the creation of Orlu State.
The lawmaker, while stating that she is opposed to the creation of Orlu State, explained that the Umunze community, which was listed as part of the proposal, is content with remaining in Anambra State.
“I must emphasise that I and the good people of Umunze, whom I represent in the National Assembly, are not privy to this bill, as I was never consulted on this matter and therefore do not support this bill,” she said.
“It is imperative to set the record straight: I have nothing against the creation of states, but this said bill was neither discussed nor deliberated upon with me or my constituents before being brought to the floor of the House of Representatives.
“The people of Orumba North and South have unequivocally rejected the idea of being included in the proposed Orlu State. Umunze, the heart and capital of Orumba South, has always been and will always remain an integral part of Anambra State.
“As the duly elected representative of Orumba North and South Federal Constituency, it is my duty to protect the interests and the wishes of my constituents. Any attempt to alter the status of our constituency without proper consultation and agreement is unacceptable.
“The historical, cultural, and administrative ties of Umunze to Anambra State are deeply rooted and cannot be overlooked or undermined by this proposed bill.”
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