The recent call for the creation of additional three states in the South West by the House of Representatives member representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency of Osun State, Mr. Oluwole Oke, has re-ignited the arguments for and against the creation of more states in Nigeria. While some have argued that available empirical records do not support creating more states, others are saying that it would bring about more development. There are those who insist that there is nothing wrong in creating one additional state in the South East. The proponents of this argument believe that an addition…