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Benedict Etanabene is a Nigerian politician. He is currently serving as a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives, representing the Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency in Delta State. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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References

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  2. Nwachukwu, John Owen (2024-12-07). "Defection: 'They're frightened' - Reps member, Etanabene on why LP lawmakers joined APC". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-12-23.
  3. Oladeji, Mayowa (2024-07-25). "Lawmaker sounds the alarm on rising insecurity in Delta State". Latest Nigeria News | Top Stories from Ripples Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-12-23.
  4. Ogunyemi, Dele (2023-02-28). "LP wins Okpe, Sapele, Uvwie Federal Constituency in Delta". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-12-23.