A federal lawmaker representing Degema/Bonny Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Cyril Hart, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to create two additional state constituencies in Rivers State.

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In a letter dated July 7 and officially received by INEC, Hon. Hart urged the electoral body to establish Degema State Constituency II and Bonny State Constituency II. He cited relevant constitutional provisions, emphasizing INEC’s statutory duty to review state constituencies every ten years.

 

According to the lawmaker, the creation of the additional constituencies will enhance political representation, deepen democratic governance, and improve service delivery for the people of Degema and Bonny.

 

Hon. Hart stressed the importance of equitable representation in a democratic system and expressed confidence that the proposed constituencies would bring governance closer to the grassroots.