Chief Michael Aondoakaa (SAN), former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has voiced strong criticism against the persistent calls for state creation and constitutional amendments in Nigeria. During an interview on ARISE News, Aondoakaa asserted that these pushes are frequently motivated by self-serving political agendas rather than genuine needs for improved governance. He highlighted that many of Nigeria's existing states struggle with financial independence, relying heavily on federal allocations, which renders the creation of new states both unnecessary and irresponsible.

Aondoakaa described the frequent constitutional amendments in Nigeria as a