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Njoku Nnamdi // ( Loudspeaker.svg listen )is a Nigerian politician and member of the 4th National Assembly representing Bende constituency of Abia State under the umbrella of the People's Democratic Party. [1]

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References

  1. "ABIA STATE: List of PDP aspirants for House of representatives". Emma Aziken. South East Nigeria. December 5, 2014. Retrieved July 4, 2015.