Bayelsa State has submitted far-reaching proposals in the ongoing review of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution, including the creation of 25 additional local government areas—raising the number from 8 to 33. At a public hearing in Yenagoa, the state’s Attorney General, Biriyai Dambo (SAN), said the existing LGAs are overstretched and that the state has the capacity to sustain more councils. The state also advocated for the establishment of state police, full ownership and control of natural resources by states, and a new revenue-sharing formula that allocates 60% to states and 40% to the federal government. Governor Douye Diri emphasized the need for a Constitution that promotes equity, justice, and addresses the developmental aspirations of states and regions. Additional proposals from Bayelsa include electoral and judicial reforms, as well as enhanced autonomy for local governments. The hearing drew participants from Bayelsa, Delta, and Edo states, including traditional rulers, legislators, and other stakeholders.