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- ↑ Akomas, Chris (14 December 2010). "Nigeria: My Problem With Orji - Akomas". Daily Independent (Interview). Interviewed by Emeka Alex Duru. Lagos – via AllAfrica.
- ↑ Alaribe, Ugochukwu (5 September 2018). "I'm not on Ikpeazu's payroll — Akomas". Vanguard . Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ↑ Udeajah, Gordi (5 September 2018). "Abia ex-deputy governor, Akomas wants Ukwa Ngwa to immortalise Orji". The Guardian . Umuahia . Retrieved 1 April 2022.
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