The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives appointed Afam Victor Ogene as its new spokesperson, a decision approved during an online caucus meeting held on Friday, June 19, 2026. The appointment was announced via a statement signed by Minority Leader Fredrick Agbedi.

Ogene represents the Ogbaru Federal Constituency of Anambra State and serves as the Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Party (NDP) Caucus in the House of Representatives. According to the statement, Ogene was selected based on his legislative experience, grasp of parliamentary procedures, and commitment to democratic governance. The caucus described Ogene as a respected parliamentarian and expected him to manage media relations due to his journalism background. Agbedi stated the decision reflects confidence in Ogene's communication capacity.

In the same statement, the Minority Caucus stated that the Reps' Spokesperson misrepresented the House while defending the Executive. The caucus also criticized President Bola Tinubu for prioritizing 2027 election ambitions over democratic stability and security. The caucus accused the President of diverting attention from national issues to consolidate political power.

According to Premium Times, the Minority Caucus asked President Bola Tinubu to suspend all his 2027 political activities. Nigerpress.com reported that the caucus criticized the government's handling of economic reforms, claiming they have exacerbated poverty. The caucus also pointed to a lack of decisive action on insecurity, including banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism, arguing that the administration undermines democratic principles by focusing on political maneuvering rather than citizen needs.