Ijaw Elder Statesman Advocates for Exclusion of Three States from NDDC
In a recent development, Ijaw elder statesman Chief Edwin Clark has made a significant call for the exclusion of three states, namely Abia, Imo, and Ondo, from the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
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Chief Clark’s recommendation stems from his belief that the inclusion of these states in the NDDC was primarily a matter of convenience, rather than an accurate reflection of the oil-producing regions. He characterized this inclusion as a “political aberration.”
As an alternative solution, Chief Clark has urged President Bola Tinubu to initiate the enactment of a new bill for the NDDC. This new bill, according to his proposal, should accurately represent the true oil-producing states of the Niger Delta, which encompass Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Edo, and Akwa Ibom.
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This call by Chief Edwin Clark raises questions about the original intention behind the inclusion of these states in the NDDC and the necessity of revisiting the legislation to ensure a more accurate allocation of resources and representation for the region’s oil-producing states.
It remains to be seen how this suggestion will be received and acted upon by relevant authorities
