Austin Akobundu

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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 4 November 2023. He was sworn in on 15 November 2023.[3][4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Nwosu, Uche (2022-05-24). "Col. Akobundu Emerges PDP Flag Bearer For Abia Central Senatorial District". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  2. ^ "Ex-minister joins race for Abia senatorial seat". Punch Newspapers. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  3. ^ Ogundapo, Abdulqudus (2023-11-15). "New Abia Central senator sworn in". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  4. ^ "PDP's Akobundu Sworn In As Abia Senator". Channels Tv.