Human rights lawyer Chidi Odinkalu criticized Kingsley Chinda's continued occupancy as House Minority Leader while also flying the APC governorship flag in Rivers, calling it evidence of a collapsing opposition and a distortion of democracy.

Civil society organizations and human rights lawyer Chidi Odinkalu are challenging the Nigerian Army's assertion that it rescued victims from the Kaduna worshippers attack, stating that all 38 abductees remain captive.

Professor Chidi Odinkalu highlighted Abia State as a potential reference point for governance lessons in Nigeria, noting that its development strides in three years extend beyond infrastructure to include restoring dignity, hope, and trust in governance.

The Anambra State Government has cleared its security adviser, Ken Emeakayi, of sexual misconduct allegations made by Prof. Chidi Odinkalu.