Former Lawmaker Raises Fresh Political Concern in Abia North Senatorial District, Queries Zoning Arrangement

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the former member who represented Arochuchukwu state constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly Hon Luke Ukara has ruffled the political feathers in Abia North Senatorial District.

Hon. Ukara who is the Special Adviser to the Governor of Abia State on Legislative Matters put a question mark on the subject of zoning in the area.

According to him, zoning is a political arrangement rather than a constitutional requirement, stressing that it must be driven by capacity, performance, and the availability of better alternatives, not sentiment.

In a monitored interview, the former lawmaker raised fresh political concern in Abia North Senatorial District, stating that zoning without competence is meaningless, while insisting that the region urgently needs a new kind of representation in the National Assembly.

“You don’t zone a position just for zoning sake. You must identify people who can do better than the current occupant. Zoning into a vacuum does not work,” he said.

He explained that communities reserve the right to demand change where long occupancy of power no longer translates to development or effective representation.

The Governor’s aide also responded to criticisms that political appointees are disconnected from grassroots politics, dismissing such claims as false generalisations.

He said most appointees are deeply rooted in their communities, fund local meetings, mobilize support, and remain active stakeholders.

“Governance and politics are two different phases. Governor Otti has the right people for both seasons, and that is why Abia is making progress,” Ukara stated.