The Labour Party (LP) has suspended six senior members indefinitely, including Abia State Governor Alex Otti and Senators Darlington Nwokocha and Ireti Kingibe, for alleged anti-party conduct.
Victor Afam Ogene, Amobi Ogah, and Seyi Sowumi have all been suspended.
The party’s National Executive Council stated that the decision was made in response to the recommendations of a five-man Disciplinary Committee formed on May 2, 2025, to investigate claims of anti-party conduct.
In a statement issued by National Secretary Umar Farouk Ibrahim on Wednesday, the party stated that the suspension is effective immediately and prohibits the affected members from engaging in any Labour Party activity.
The statement read, “Recall that last Friday, 2nd of May 2025, the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Labour Party set up a five-man Disciplinary Committee headed by the Deputy National Chairman, Dr Ayo Olorunfemi, Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, the National Secretary and three others to investigate Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, and any other party members over allegations of anti-party activities.
“The Disciplinary Committee has concluded their assignment and has submitted their report to the party leadership. The National Executive of the party met today, May 7th, 2025, and after exhaustive deliberation in line with powers donated to it by the Party Constitution, has ratified the recommendation as submitted by the Disciplinary Committee.
“Consequent upon that, the following members of the party have been suspended from the party and all its activities, indefinitely and with immediate effect. 1. Dr Alex Otti; 2. Senator Ireti Kingibe; 3. Senator Darlington Nwokocha; 4. Hon. Victor Afam Ogene; 5. Hon. Amobi Ogah; 6. Hon. Seyi Sowunmi.”
The Labour Party also addressed the omission of Nenadi Usman from the suspension list, stating that she is not a registered member of the Labour Party but a supporter of its 2023 presidential candidate.
“We are aware that she is a member of the Obidient Support group that worked and is still working for the party’s 2023 presidential candidate. We will therefore not honour her with any sanction is not a member of the party,” the statement added.
The Labour Party accused Usman of lacking the moral authority to comment on corruption, citing her alleged plea bargain with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and purported asset forfeitures.
“She should also tell Nigerians how she acquired her radio station in Kaduna, all her properties all over Nigeria and abroad, and her companies in Cameroon, including her plantations. Nenadi Usman lacks the moral capacity to commence any probe or even talk about corruption,” the statement added.
Reiterating its position on political alliances, the Labour Party announced it will not join any coalition or merger ahead of the 2027 federal elections.
“The Labour Party intends to prosecute the 2027 general election as a stand-alone party, and no further discussion will be entertained on this matter,” the statement concluded.
