The leadership tussle among opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives has escalated, as Minority Leader Hon. Kingsley Chinda filed a suit to prevent what he described as a plot to remove him from office.
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Some opposition members have criticized Chinda’s leadership, alleging that his tenure has hindered the Minority Caucus from effectively checking the activities of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This perceived inaction, they argue, has contributed to the legislature being labelled a “rubber stamp” for the executive.
Critics of Chinda point to his close alignment with the APC-led government, claiming it has compromised the Minority Caucus’s ability to address pressing national issues such as inflation, insecurity, and corruption. Additionally, the Rivers State lawmaker has been accused of failing to convene a single Minority Caucus meeting since the inauguration of the 10th House of Representatives over two years ago.
Chinda has also faced criticism for giving media interviews that contradicted the collectively agreed positions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), further fueling the perception that the opposition leadership has been ineffective.
Speculation had grown that key opposition lawmakers were preparing to demand his removal when the House resumes from its recess on Tuesday, October 7. In response, Chinda filed a court suit naming the National Assembly, the House of Representatives, the Speaker, the Clerk, and all minority parties as defendants.
The court documents, dated September 15, 2025, seek an injunction restraining the defendants and their agents from removing him as Minority Leader. Chinda alleged that his opposition stems from his association with Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Governor of Rivers State, who is the only PDP member in President Bola Tinubu’s APC-led cabinet.
However, some opposition lawmakers have condemned the suit, describing it as a self-preservation attempt that neglects the collective interest of the legislature and the broader role of opposition in a democracy. Critics argue that the legal action is a way to stall the removal process while the Minority Leadership mobilizes resources to influence outcomes.
Reports indicate that certain lawmakers, particularly from the PDP and Labour Party, are being courted with sums ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 to oppose Chinda’s removal.
Despite these efforts, opposition members continue to express concern that the current minority leadership’s perceived compromise with the ruling party undermines its capacity to provide effective oversight, raising doubts about their commitment to genuine opposition objectives and the interests of Nigerians.
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