Opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives have backed Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere as Minority Leader designate, following the resignation of Kingsley Chinda from the position after his defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
A total of 61 out of 81 minority lawmakers drawn from multiple opposition parties have formally endorsed Ugochinyere and submitted his name to the Speaker of the House for official announcement. Ugochinyere, represents Ideato North/South federal constituency of Imo State under the platform of the Action Peoples Party (APP).
The lawmakers, representing parties including the NDC, ADC, APGA, PRP, Labour Party (LP), APP, APM, SDP and ACCORD, said the decision reflected a broad consensus across regional, religious and political divides within the minority bloc. They are now awaiting the Speaker’s formal declaration, in line with House rules governing leadership selection among minority parties.
The vacancy arose after Kingsley Chinda, who previously held the Minority Leader
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