G-60 Lawmakers Deny Forged Signature Claim in Minority Leader Nomination

G-60 Minority Caucus Thursday dismissed allegations of forged signatures in Hon Ikenga Ugochinyere's nomination for Minority Leader position, claiming 61 out of 81 members voluntarily endorsed him. The caucus responded to Deputy House Spokesperson Hon Philip Agbese's claim during plenary that his signature was forged on the nomination document, asserting he personally participated in the signature collection process. Caucus Chairman Hon. Mukhtar Umar and Secretary Hon. Seyi Sowunmi stated they possess video evidence showing Agbese signing the document and will make it public for transparency. The nomination follows former Minority Leader Hon. Kingsley Chinda's defection to APC and emergence as Rivers State governorship candidate. The caucus urged public disregard for forgery allegations, stressing the nomination was transparent and democratic. With the minority leader position crucial in federal legislature oversight, does this dispute signal deeper fractures in opposition unity?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/05/ikenga-vs-agbese-g-60-lawmakers-deny-forged-signature-claim/