Kingsley Chinda Resigns as House Minority Leader

Kingsley Chinda has formally resigned from his position as House Minority Leader, effective April 23, 2026. The resignation letter was presented by Speaker Tajudeen Abba during a plenary session on Tuesday.

In his letter, Chinda expressed it was a profound honor to serve in the capacity of representing the interests of the minority caucus and acknowledged the unwavering support he received during his tenure. He assured the House of his continued commitment to legislative duties.

Despite media speculation regarding a possible defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chinda's resignation letter did not mention any change in political party affiliation. His resignation comes amid ongoing political realignments in River State, with reports indicating he may be screening for the APC governorship ticket in Abuja on May 10, 2026, potentially positioning him against current Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other candidates like Tony Cole and George Kelly.