House of Reps Erupts as Philip Agbese Denies Endorsing Minority Leader, Alleges Forged Signature

The House of Representatives descended into a rowdy session on Thursday when Philip Agbese, the member for Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo, raised a point of privilege. Agbese denied ever endorsing Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere for the position of minority leader. He told plenary that a document nominating Ugochinyere bore a forged signature. He said his attention was drawn to the document online and urged the leadership to investigate how it was circulated. The incident sparked heated debate among lawmakers.

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