17th June, 2023
By Femi Ogunshola
Kingsley Chinda, an ally of former Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike has emerged as the Minority Leader of the 10th House of Representatives.
Chinda, who represents Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency of Rivers, emerged as the leader at a meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in Abuja on Friday.
This followed the withdrawal of Rep. Oluwole Oke (PDP-Osun) who was his main contender from the the race.
It is believed that Oke had the support of PDP 2023 presidential election candidate, Atiku Abubabakar for the position.
Wike had campaigned for and supported Tajudeen Abbas who was endorsed for the position of the Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives by the ruling All Progressives Congress.
Chinda, had also aligned with Wike by mobilising support from among his colleagues for Abbas.
Abbas was elected Speaker last Tuesday and the emergence of Chinda will be regarded as one of the rewards for the former governor.
Rep Ali Isah (PDP-Gombe) also emerged as the Minority Whip of the 10th Assembly of the House