Chinda Kingsley Ogundu is a Nigerian politician who is the All Progressives Congress (APC) nominee for the 2027 Governorship Elections in Rivers.
Biography
Nigerian Politician Kingsley Ogundu Chinda (born 24 March 1966) is a member of the Nigerian National Assembly, currently representing Obio/Akpor Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives.
On the 21st of May, 2026, Chinda emerged as the Rivers state governorship flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) after the withdrawal of Siminalayi Fubara, the former governor of Rivers state.
Kingsley Ogundu Chinda was born in the family of the late Chief Thomson Worgu Chinda of Elelenwo Town in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. He grew up under the tutelage of pseudo-parents, Chief (Barr) Mrs. E.N. Ogan and later Chief (Barr) & Mrs. C.A.W Chinda.
Chinda comes from the Chidamati family in the Rumuodikirike Compound, Rumuodani, and the town of Elelenwo.
He attended State School 1, Orogbum, Port Harcourt; Stella Maris College, Port Harcourt; Rivers State School of Basic Studies; Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Nkpolu, Port Harcourt; and Nigerian Law School, Lagos, before being appointed to the Nigerian Bar in 1995.
A notable lawyer and community leader, he is a leading partner in the law firm of Onyeagucha, Chinda, and Associates, with offices in Port Harcourt, Owerri, and Abuja.
Hon. O.K. Chinda has experience working in various areas of law, including Class Action, Human Rights, and Environmental Law. He has remained in contact with his people at all times.
As Legal Adviser, he served with the Grassroots Democratic Movement (GDM) in Obalga and as Legal Advisor to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Obalga (1999–2004).
He also served as Legal Adviser to the Local Government Council of Obio/Akpor (2005–2007).
Hon. Ogundu Chinda previously held the position of Environment Commissioner for River State (2008–2010).
He is married to Mrs. Beauty A. Chinda and they have three children: Angel, Arabella, and Praise.
Party Positions
Policy positions from the All Progressives Congress (APC) party manifesto.
Agriculture
Launches the Irrigate Nigeria Project as a public-private partnership to develop small-scale irrigation and water catchment systems using modern technology to boost agricultural productivity.
Security & Defense
Will deploy modern aerial surveillance and advanced technology to monitor and deter intrusions into oil pipelines, power stations, and other critical national infrastructure in real time.
Environment & Climate
Accelerates the environmental cleanup and re-establishment of fisheries and profitable aquacultural activities in the Niger-Delta region to counter violent extremism and poverty-driven disaffection.
Economy & Trade
Will implement the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) and additional favorable policies to attract investment in deep-water assets within 6 months, including encouraging signature bonus negotiations and royalty reliefs.
Infrastructure
Creates regional industrial hubs in specific zones (North West, North East, South East, South South, South West, North Central) to focus on labor-intensive manufacturing, with tailored investments (e.g., textiles, dry ports, glass, pottery, solid minerals, regulated mining).
Enterprise grant support
Work with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to simplify loan processes for commercial banks, mandate federally owned banks to provide low-cost loans to youth-led enterprises, and expand business incubation centers to support youth innovation.
Energy
Will mandate gas metering equipment on all facilities where gas flaring occurs within 6 months and establish a special enforcement unit to monitor compliance with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) on gas flaring reduction, with non-compliance leading to financial penalties for affected communities.
Governance & Reform
Reserve at least 3 cabinet positions for individuals under 40 and 6 more positions for members under the age of 40, and mandate that at least 20% of political appointments to Ministries/Dangomas (MDAs) be reserved for individuals under 40.
Education
Raises the priority of addressing out-of-school children, establishes a task force to review and strengthen programs like school feeding, and aims to reduce disaffected youth recruitment by violent groups.
Healthcare
Will establish a network of upgraded, equipped, and staffed general hospitals in every Local Government Area, tertiary facilities in each State, and world-class specialist hospitals in each geo-political zone to improve healthcare accessibility and quality.
Technology & Digital
Supports the development of MSMEs through partnerships with fintech players to expand access to capital and business development services.
Reliefs and scholarships
Commits to a conditional income support program requiring recipients to meet human capital goals (school attendance, healthcare, nutrition) in exchange for payments.
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