Idoma leaders have once again demonstrated their unwavering commitment to achieving a more just and equitable Nigeria by presenting comprehensive memoranda at the Public Hearing for the 1999 Constitutional Amendment held in Jos, Plateau State.

Leading the delegation was Professor Yakubu A. Ochefu, President-General of Ochetoha K’Idoma Worldwide, who submitted proposals that observers believe could transform not only the fortunes of the Idoma people but also strengthen Nigeria’s democratic framework.

In his presentation, Professor Ochefu presented a consolidated memorandum encompassing electoral reform, inclusive governance, security and policing, devolution of powers, local government autonomy, and the longstanding aspiration for the establishment of Apa State.

The proposals advocated for explicit constitutional provisions mandating reserved seats for women and individuals with disabilities across federal, state, and local levels, as well as formal recognition of the pivotal role of traditional institutions within Nigeria’s governance and security architecture.

“We cannot continue to operate a system that perpetuates exclusion,” Professor Ochefu declared following the presentation. “Nigeria’s constitution must evolve into a dynamic document that safeguards the equal treatment of all its citizens and facilitates genuine participation by women, youth, individuals with disabilities, minorities, and the historically marginalised.”

A separate memorandum was presented in support of the bill championed by Senator Abba Moro, which seeks to modify the 1999 Constitution to establish rotation of power among Nigeria’s geopolitical zones, senatorial districts, and federal constituencies.

The Benue Rebirth Movement and other stakeholders expressed their support for this initiative, describing it as crucial for rectifying decades of structural imbalance in the country’s political landscape.

Additional submissions were received from the Edumoga Development Association, which advocated for the creation of new local government areas from the present Okpokwu LGA.