The gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Kingsley Chinda, has resigned from his position as the minority leader in the House of Representatives.
AGT reports that Bitrus Kwamoti, the chairman of the APC governorship primary election committee, announced Chinda as the winner of the primary at the party secretariat in Port Harcourt on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Chinda emerged amid the political tension in the state, following the withdrawal of Governor Siminalayi Fubara from the race, a development that continued to generate condemnation.
The federal lawmaker resigned as House of Reps minority leader and defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling APC.
As reported by TheCable, the speaker of the house, Tajudeen Abbas, read Chinda’s resignation letter during Tuesday’s plenary.
Chinda, in his resignation letter, expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve as leader of the opposition caucus in the House.
Details of Mr Chinda’s resignation letter showed that the lawmaker stepped down from the position with effect from 23 April. The federal lawmaker was not present during Tuesday’s plenary session when the speaker formally announced his resignation and defection from the PDP to the APC.
“I formally tender my resignation from the position of Minority Leader of the House of Representatives with effect from the 23rd day of April 2026.
“It has been a profound honour and privilege to serve in this capacity, representing the collective interest of the minority caucus and contributing to the legislative work of the House.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to evolve under your leadership and alongside distinguished colleagues in advancing democratic governance and national development.
“I remain fully committed to my duties as a member of the House. I will continue to support the work of the legislature in every way possible.”
