A recently surfaced video appears to contradict the denial made by House Deputy Spokesperson Philip Agbese regarding his endorsement of Ikenga Ugochinyere for the position of Minority Leader in the House of Representatives. The footage, made public by Ugochinyere, shows Agbese putting pen to paper on two separate forms on May 21, 2026.
During Thursday’s plenary session, Agbese had raised a point of privilege, claiming his signature had been forged on a document that nominated Ugochinyere—a lawmaker from the Action People’s Party (APP)—for the Minority Leader post. He argued that the publication of the document with his purported endorsement violated his privileges as a member of the Minority Caucus.
The controversy erupted after 61 members of the Minority Caucus reportedly signed to back Ugochinyere’s candidacy. Agbese, however, maintained that he never authorized the use of his name. In response, Ugochinyere released the video evidence, which he says proves Agbese willingly signed the endorsement forms, directly challenging the forgery allegation.
The video has since sparked reactions within political circles, with many calling for a transparent resolution to the dispute. The incident underscores the ongoing jostling for leadership positions within the House’s minority bloc.