Communities in the Southern
Kaduna Senatorial zone, under the aegis of Southern Kaduna Peoples’ Union
(SOKAPU) yesterday called on President Muhammadu Buhari to begin the process
for the creation of Gurara state.
President
of SOKAPU, Solomon Musa said that creating Gurara state out of the present
Kaduna State would meet the aspirations of the people in the interest of
justice.
At a press briefing in Kaduna,
Musa said the provisions of the 1999 Constitution on creation of states should
be amended to make the creation of new states easier and less cumbersome.
“The
case for creation of another state out of the present Kaduna State is very
cogent given that the population of the area in question is over 3,945,201
people and its landmass is over 26,076Km2.
“The
Gurara state, if created will be viable given its rich agricultural potential,
the solid minerals in the area and its abundant human capital,” he said.
Recall
that SOKAPU had earlier in the year thrown its weight in support for the call
made by the Middle-Belt Elders’ Forum for the establishment of 12 regions
instead of the current six and the creation of additional six new states in
the
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