Reps minority caucus split as 61 members endorse Imo lawmaker to succeed Chinda as leader

Premiumtimesng | 04-06-2026 11:33am |

Documents obtained on Wednesday reveal a significant shift within the minority caucus of the House of Representatives, as 61 out of the 81 opposition members have endorsed Ikenga Ugochinyere for the leadership position previously held by Chinda. This endorsement has been formalized with the submission of their nomination to Speaker Abbas Tajudeen. An announcement regarding the new leadership of the minority caucus is anticipated in the near future, highlighting the growing divisions among the opposition members.

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