61 Opposition Lawmakers back Ugochinyere for Minority leader

61 out of 81 opposition lawmakers in Nigeria's House of Representatives have signed a nomination backing Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere as Minority Leader, following the defection of former Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda to the ruling APC. The lawmakers from parties including NDC, ADC, APGA, PRP, Labour Party, APP, APM, SDP and Accord forwarded their decision to the Speaker for formal announcement. Ugochinyere was endorsed due to his legislative record of sponsoring over 40 bills and motions in three years. Consultations are ongoing to fill other vacant minority leadership positions such as Deputy Minority Leader and Whip.