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Why Hon. Lukman Ukara Deserves His Flowers - How Loyalty and Wisdom Made Him One of Abia's Most Influential Bridge Builders | SPECIAL REVIEW

Afnews Editor

Oct 24, 2025

Hon. Lukman Ukara's story is one of loyalty, wisdom, and integrity. Discover how he stood by Governor Alex Otti through years of political trials and helped sustain peace between Abia's Executive and Legislature.
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... From turning down 50 million to defect, to uniting the Executive and Legislature under Governor Alex Otti's New Abia, Hon. Lukman Ukara proves that loyalty still pays when driven by integrity.

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In a political landscape where loyalty is often fleeting and convenience takes the front seat, Hon. Lukman Ukara stands as a refreshing reminder that true integrity and consistency still exist in Nigerian politics.

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The former lawmaker who represented Arochukwu State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly has over the years distinguished himself as one of the most steadfast allies of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR - a man whose political vision he has supported unwaveringly through thick and thin.

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During the 2015 political season, when the Otti movement swept through Abia State under the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), several elected members quickly abandoned ship for the then-ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), succumbing to the lure of money and political comfort. But Hon. Ukara stood firm - refusing to betray the cause he believed in.

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Sources close to the former lawmaker revealed that he was allegedly offered over 50 million to dump Alex Otti and defect to the PDP. He turned it down - not out of arrogance, but because of principle. While others collected and moved, he chose the harder road: to remain loyal, consistent, and true.

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Today, time has vindicated that decision. As Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Legislative Matters, Hon. Ukara has become one of the silent architects of the peaceful and productive relationship between the Executive and Legislative arms in Abia State. His deep understanding of governance, calm diplomacy, and emotional intelligence have made him a stabilizing force within the New Abia administration.

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Political observers often point out that one of Governor Otti's greatest strengths is surrounding himself with trustworthy people - and Hon. Lukman Ukara perfectly embodies that trust. He has worked tirelessly behind the scenes to bridge communication, resolve conflicts, and sustain unity between both arms of government, ensuring that the Otti administration's reform agenda runs smoothly.

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Beyond politics, Hon. Ukara represents a new model of leadership built on loyalty, humility, and conscience. He has proven that in a system often dominated by opportunists, loyalty to a just cause can still yield lasting rewards.

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This is not mere praise - it's a well-earned recognition. Abia sees you, Hon. Lukman Ukara. All Facts Newspaper sees you.

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Your story is a reminder that in politics, integrity still matters - and that those who stay true to their convictions will always be remembered as builders, not breakers.

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