Kingsley Chinda Defects from PDP to APC in Surprise Move

On April 23, 2026, Kingsley Chinda, the House Minority Leader, officially announced his defection from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) during a session in the House of Representatives. This announcement was made in the presence of the Speaker, Hon.

Tajudeen Abba, and was characterized as a surprising political maneuver. Chinda's resignation from his position as Minority Leader was noted, and it occurred against the backdrop of Nyesom Wike's recent emergence as the APC governorship candidate for Rivers State ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Several other lawmakers also announced their defections during the same session, including Hon. Etanaben Benedict, who moved from PDP to Labour Party (LP), and Hon.

Auwalu Gwalab, who joined the Allied People's Movement (APM) from PDP. Other representatives from various constituencies in Delta State, Bauchi State, and Oyo State also declared their shifts to different parties, indicating a significant political realignment.