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- ↑ Oboh (2023-02-28). "Election Results: PDP takes Bauchi North senatorial seat". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
- ↑ "Ex-Health Commissioner, Dahuwa Wins PDP Bauchi North Senatorial Ticket".
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