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- ↑ Okoronkwo, Nnenna (2023-04-12). "Abia Assembly members-elect promise vibrant 8th assembly". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
- ↑ "Complete List Of Abia State House of Assembly Members". Nigerian Leaders. 2024-05-08. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
- ↑ Emeruwa, Chijindu (2022-05-26). "Abia APC primaries: State Assembly aspirant, Austin Okezie resigns membership". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
- ↑ JAMES, Chukwudi Ojukwu (2022-05-26). "ABIA: Days After Dumping APC, State Assembly Aspirant Joins Labour Party". The Whistler Newspaper. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
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