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G-60 lawmakers insist Agbese voluntarily signed Ugochinyere’s nomination

G-60 lawmakers insist Agbese voluntarily signed Ugochinyere’s nomination

From Vanguard · () English

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  • Lawmakers from the G-60 Minority Caucus in Nigeria's House of Representatives have dismissed allegations of forged signatures.
  • They insist that Representative Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere voluntarily signed his nomination form for the Minority Leader position.
  • The controversy surrounds the race for the leadership role within the House of Representatives.

Members of the G-60 Minority Caucus in Nigeria's House of Representatives have refuted claims that signatures on the nomination form of Representative Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere were forged. The caucus asserts that Agbese, whose signature is in question, voluntarily signed the document. This development comes amid a heated contest for the position of Minority Leader in the House. The G-60 lawmakers are pushing back against allegations that have cast a shadow over the nomination process. Their insistence on the voluntary nature of the signature aims to validate Ugochinyere's candidacy and counter any attempts to disqualify him based on the contested signatures. The dispute highlights the internal political dynamics and power struggles within the legislative body as it navigates the selection of its leadership. The G-60 caucus's statement seeks to clarify the situation and reaffirm their support for Ugochinyere's bid for the Minority Leader role, emphasizing transparency and legitimacy in the nomination process.

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