Chinda Kingsley Ogundu

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.