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References
- ↑ Emeruwa, Chijindu (2022-01-31). "2023: Abia Deputy Speaker, Ifeanyi Uchendu joins House of Representatives race". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
- ↑ Report, Agency (2023-05-03). "Abia Assembly Crisis: 16 members 'suspend' Speaker, nine suspend Deputy, others". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
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