Minority Reps Back Ugochinyere Amid Forgery Allegations

Minority Representatives have insisted that Philip Agbese signed a document endorsing Ikenga Ugochinyere as the new minority leader, dismissing allegations of forgery. The Minority Caucus released a video purportedly showing Agbese's representative signing the nomination document, which contradicts Agbese's claims made during a House session on Thursday.

A statement issued by Mukhtar Umar and Seyi Sowunmi described Agbese's assertions as false and misleading, accusing him of attempting to discredit the democratic process. The Minority Caucus maintains that there were no forgeries involved and that 61 out of 81 lawmakers willingly endorsed Ugochinyere's candidacy to fill the vacancy left by former minority leader Kingsley Chinda, who defected to the People's Democratic Party.

The ongoing leadership contest has intensified debates within the minority bloc, with allegations of fraudulent signatures further complicating the situation.