Member representing Degema/Bonny Federal Constituency within the Home of Representatives, Rep. Cyril Hart, has formally requested the Impartial Nationwide Electoral Fee (INEC) and the Structure Assessment Committee of the Home of Representatives to create two new state constituencies in Rivers State—Degema State Constituency II and Bonny State Constituency II.
In a letter dated July 7, 2025, and obtained by INEC on July 10, Hart cited constitutional provisions to again his request, significantly Part 114 of the 1999 Structure of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), which mandates INEC to periodically overview state constituencies at intervals not lower than ten years.
The lawmaker additionally referenced Sections 91 and 112, which stipulate {that a} state Home of Meeting shall include three or 4 instances the variety of seats a state has within the Home of Representatives, however not exceeding 40 seats in whole.
Hart argued that the creation of the proposed constituencies would considerably enhance political illustration and improve service supply to the folks of Degema and Bonny native authorities areas.
Within the letter addressed to INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, Hart wrote:
“I’m writing to formally request the creation of a brand new state constituency, to be named Bonny State Constituency II, in Bonny Native Authorities Space (LGA), Rivers State. This request is made beneath the provisions of Sections 91 and 112 of the Structure, which empower INEC to delineate constituencies to make sure equitable illustration and efficient governance.”
He emphasised Bonny LGA’s strategic significance as host to the Nigeria Liquefied Pure Gasoline (NLNG) challenge and different important oil and gasoline property. In response to him, the present single-constituency construction is insufficient for the realm’s rising inhabitants and complicated socio-economic panorama.
“The creation of Bonny State Constituency II is a vital step towards guaranteeing equitable illustration, fostering inclusive governance, and selling sustainable improvement in Bonny LGA. Given INEC’s mandate to uphold democratic ideas, I’m assured this request shall be favorably thought-about beneath your management,” Hart said.
Addressing his constituents throughout a group engagement, the federal lawmaker additional defined the constitutional foundation and necessity of his request.
“The Nationwide Meeting is presently engaged in a constitutional overview course of. Rivers State has 13 seats within the Home of Representatives, which suggests it’s entitled to 39 State Meeting constituencies, not the present 32 delineated greater than 20 years in the past,” he defined.
Hart added that the state’s Home of Meeting is underrepresented by seven seats and is due to this fact not in compliance with constitutional provisions.
“In mild of this, I’ve formally requested the creation of Degema State Constituency II and Bonny State Constituency II by INEC and the Structure Assessment Committee of the Home. I acknowledge the challenges related to creating new constituencies, however I’ve offered adequate justification for this transfer.”
Hart assured his constituents of his dedication to making sure their voices are adequately represented and heard consistent with constitutional and democratic ideas.
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