JUST IN: Rivers APC governorship candidate, Kingsley Chinda, formally resigns as Reps minority leader

Kingsley Chinda, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Rivers State in the upcoming 2027 elections, has formally relinquished his position as the minority leader in the House of Representatives. This move solidifies his transition from his legislative role to focus on his gubernatorial ambitions.

The resignation comes after Chinda participated in the APC's primary election for the Rivers governorship. Premium Times had previously reported that Chinda had not yet made a formal declaration of his defection on the floor of the House before engaging in the party's primary process. His official resignation now confirms this shift in political allegiance and focus.

Chinda's departure from the minority leadership role marks a significant development in Rivers State politics. His candidacy for governor, backed by the APC, sets the stage for a potentially competitive election cycle. The implications of his resignation for the legislative dynamics within the House of Representatives and the political landscape of Rivers State are yet to be fully seen.