Members of the Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives will meet in Abuja on Monday to deliberate on the ongoing legal dispute involving their leader, Kingsley Chinda.
The meeting, announced on Sunday, follows a lawsuit filed by Chinda at the Federal High Court, Abuja, seeking to stop alleged moves to unseat him as Minority Leader.
The notice of meeting was jointly signed by key caucus members — Agbedi Frederick (PDP), Afam Ogene (Labour Party), Muktar Umar-Zakari (NNPP), and Peter Uzokwe (YPP).
In the suit filed on September 25, 2025, Chinda alleged that efforts were underway to remove him over his perceived closeness to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
He argued that any such move would be unconstitutional and a violation of his right to freedom of association, urging the court to restrain the defendants from proceeding with the plan.
The defendants in the case include the National Assembly, the Clerk of the National Assembly, the House of Representatives, the Speaker, the Clerk of the House, and six opposition parties — PDP, LP, NNPP, APGA, SDP, ADC, and YPP.
However, insiders say some opposition lawmakers have resolved to oust Chinda, accusing him of being too friendly with the ruling APC and failing to effectively represent opposition interests.
Critics within the caucus claim that Chinda’s leadership has contributed to the perception that the 10th National Assembly is a “rubber stamp” for the executive arm of government.
They also accuse him of neglecting caucus activities, including not convening a single meeting since the inauguration of the 10th Assembly, and making public statements inconsistent with his party’s position.
Lawmakers pushing for his removal are reportedly prepared to act once the House reconvenes from recess on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
