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- ↑ TVCN (2023-09-12). "Tribunal Affirms Election Of Yunus Akintunde as Oyo Central Senator - Trending News" . Retrieved 2025-01-04.
- ↑ Idoko, Clement (2024-01-13). "Oyo Central: Arewa community hails Sen Akintunde's over inclusive appointment". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2025-01-04.
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