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- ↑ Rapheal (2018-05-03). "T.A Orji, Ikuku cannot decide my return to the National Assembly – Hon. Onuigbo". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ↑ Daily Post Staff (2023-02-28). "How Abia Speaker's defeat ended 24 years marginalisation of Ohuhu clan". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ↑ vanguard (2018-03-20). "Ikpeazu reconciles Umuahia South political leaders". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
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