Forgery Drama Deepens As Lawmakers Release Video Allegedly Showing Agbese Signing Ugochinyere Form

The G-60 minority caucus in the House of Representatives has released video evidence purporting to show Deputy House Spokesman, Hon. Philip Agbese, signing a nomination form endorsing Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere for the position of Minority Leader.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Agbese had earlier told the House during plenary that his signature was used without his consent on a document allegedly nominating Ugochinyere for the leadership role.

In contrast, Ugochinyere maintained that Agbese personally signed the endorsement form.

In a joint statement signed by Hon. Mukhtar Umar and Hon. Seyi Sowunmi on behalf of the G-60 caucus, the lawmakers dismissed the forgery allegation and insisted that all signatures on the document were willingly provided by members of the Minority Caucus.

They said the released footage directly contradicts Agbese’s claim on the floor of the House that his signature had been forged.

“We note with concern the allegation by Hon Philip Agbese that his signature was forged on the endorsement list. This claim is false and misleading,” the statement read.

The caucus explained that the decision to release the video was aimed at clarifying the situation and preventing misinformation capable of undermining the legislative process.

“To establish the facts and dispel any misinformation, video evidence exists showing Hon Agbese personally signing the nomination document, and it will be released alongside this statement in the interest of transparency and accountability,” the group added.

The lawmakers further maintained that there was no forgery or manipulation of signatures during the nomination process, stressing that Ugochinyere enjoyed broad support from opposition lawmakers.

According to them, 61 out of the 81 members of the Minority Caucus endorsed his nomination.

The controversy stems from efforts to fill the vacancy created after former Minority Leader, Hon. Kingsley Chinda, left the position following his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and his emergence as a governorship candidate in Rivers State.

The G-60 caucus reaffirmed its commitment to due process and unity within the opposition ranks, urging lawmakers to avoid actions that could discredit a transparent selection process.