Rita Orji | |
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Federal Representative | |
In office 2015–2019 | |
Constituency | Ajeromi-Ifelodun |
Personal details | |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Political party | Peoples Democratic Party (Nigeria) (PDP) |
Occupation | Politician |
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