Nigeria, Feb. 11 -- Founder and Convener of the Fifty Million Patriots, Enabs Joshua has stated that the proposals for the creation of 31 new states in the six geo-political zones of Nigeria in the ongoing review of the 1999 constitution (as amended), is a mere political gimmick.

In an interview with The News Chronicle's Political Clinic on Monday February 10, Enabs called for a total overhauling of the system as against creating 31 additional states.

He stressed that the proposals for the creation of 31 new states have been a recurring political bait meant to score cheap points during electioneering.

"The proposal would not fly. We have had series of constitutional reviews before now, even Buhari era. There is politics involved. Most...