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Akpabio: Denying experienced lawmakers tickets robs Nigeria of their contributions

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President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has cautioned political parties against denying experienced lawmakers the opportunity to return to the National Assembly, warning that such decisions deprive Nigeria of valuable contributions to lawmaking and national development.

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Akpabio: Denying experienced lawmakers tickets robs Nigeria of their contributions. President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has cautioned political parties against denying experienced lawmakers the opportunity to return to the National Assembly, warning that such decisions deprive Nigeria of valuable contributions to lawmaking and national development. Covered by 1 publications. The Sun Nigeria: Akpabio: Denying experienced lawmakers tickets robs Nigeria of their contributions.

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  1. The Sun Nigeria Nigeria Akpabio: Denying experienced lawmakers tickets robs Nigeria of their contributions President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has cautioned political parties against denying experienced lawmakers the opportunity to return to the National Assembly, warning that such decisions deprive Nigeria of valuable contributions to lawmaking and national development. 23 Oct · Tier 3

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