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 country.