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Johnson Eguakhide Oghuma [1] is a Nigerian politician who is representing Estako Federal constituency of Edo State. [2]

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References

  1. "PDP kicks off campaign for Edo House of Representatives election". Tribune Online. 2017-01-24. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
  2. "Hon. JOHNSON OGHUMA". National Assembly. Retrieved 28 April 2020.