Austin Akobundu
Austin Akobundu is a Nigerian politician who is the current senator representing Abia Senatorial District.[1]
Biography[edit]
Austin is a retired colonel of the Nigerian Army and former Minister of State for Defense under President Goodluck Jonathan's administration.[2] He is the current Senator representing Abia Central in the Senate. He replaces Darlington Nwokocha whose election was nullified by the Court of Appeal on the 4th of November, 2023. He was sworn in on the 15th of November, 2023.[3][4]
References[edit]
- ^ Nwosu, Uche (2022-05-24). "Col. Akobundu Emerges PDP Flag Bearer For Abia Central Senatorial District". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
- ^ "Ex-minister joins race for Abia senatorial seat". Punch Newspapers. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
- ^ Ogundapo, Abdulqudus (2023-11-15). "New Abia Central senator sworn in". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
- ^ "PDP's Akobundu Sworn In As Abia Senator". Channels Tv.
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