Kingsley Chinda resigns as House Minority Leader amid political shifts
Kingsley Chinda has stepped down as Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, ending his nearly three-year leadership of the minority caucus. In a letter dated April 23, 2026, read by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, Chinda expressed gratitude to his colleagues and assured them of his continued commitment as a lawmaker. His resignation follows his appearance before the All Progressives Congress screening committee, sparking speculation about his political future. The move comes amid significant political realignments in Rivers State.
Key takeaways
- Kingsley Chinda resigned as Minority Leader in a letter dated April 23, 2026, after leading the minority caucus for nearly three years.
- The letter was read on the House floor by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas.
- Chinda's resignation follows his appearance before the APC screening committee alongside other allies of Nyesom Wike.
- He has not formally announced his resignation from the PDP, but his actions have fueled speculation about a possible defection to the APC.
- The resignation is expected to prompt consultations among opposition lawmakers to select a new Minority Leader.
