The Illusion of Ijebu-Remo State: A Blame Game Exposed

Recent claims accuse Governor Dapo Abiodun of undermining the push for Ijebu-Remo State after strong backing in the Senate. Yet the bill stalled in the House of Representatives. This narrative ignores Nigeria’s tough constitutional process for creating a new state. It demands approval across local councils, state assemblies, both chambers of the National Assembly, and a referendum – a maze of veto points that has halted every effort since 1999. The timing of this agitation also raises questions. The campaign only gained momentum when the senator’s re-election prospects dimmed. Genuine state creation requires years of planning, broad-based support, and clear evidence of economic viability – not election-season slogans.

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