UN General Assembly
1963

25. The principle of redistribution, on the other hand, contemplates the reduction in representation, indeed the replacement, of the representation of certain other regions of the world by two seats for Africa. But we reject this argument, because we do not feel that Africa should attain its lawful rights by the creation of injustice to other regions of the world, except in the particular case, where those certain other regions are in fact over-represented on the Councils. So that if redistribution, for one reason or another, becomes the acceptable principle, then my delegation would agree with the position taken by my colleague, the Foreign Minister of Nigeria, Mr. Wachuku [1221st meeting]. 26. My delegation still adheres to the view that the Security Council itself might be effectively extended by three non-permanent seats for Africa without unduly impairing the regional balance of the Council, and Indeed it would be improved. Nor could there be an argument that extension would make the Council unwieldy.