Kingsley Chinda emerges as Reps Minority Leader

The lawmaker representing Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency of Rivers State, Kingsley Chinda, on Friday, emerged as the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives.

He was elected at a meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in Abuja.

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This followed the withdrawal of the member representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency of Osun State, Oluwole Oke, who was his main contender for the position from the race.

The lawmaker from Balanga/Billiri Federal Constituency of Gombe State, Ali Isah, was elected the Minority Whip of the House.

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