Odinkalu labels Chinda’s dual APC-PDP status as ‘organised crime’

Human rights lawyer Chidi Odinkalu has strongly criticized Kingsley Chinda's political maneuvering, labeling his dual status within Nigeria's political parties as 'organized crime.' Chinda currently serves as the House Minority Leader while simultaneously running for governor under the banner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State. Odinkalu argues that this situation represents a troubling distortion of Nigeria's democratic principles and signals a significant weakening of the opposition. He contends that such practices undermine the integrity of the electoral process and the functioning of political institutions. The lawyer's remarks highlight concerns about political fluidity and the blurring of party lines, particularly in the context of upcoming elections. Odinkalu's assessment suggests a deep-seated issue within the country's political landscape, where adherence to established norms appears to be eroding. The situation involving Chinda is seen by some as symptomatic of a broader challenge to democratic governance in Nigeria.

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Kingsley Chinda's continued occupancy of the House Minority Leader seat while flying the APC governorship flag in Rivers is evidence of a collapsing opposition and a troubling distortion of Nigeria's democratic norms.