The Abure-led faction of the Labour Party has announced the indefinite suspension of six of its high-profile members, including the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, and Senators Ireti Kingibe and Darlington Nwokocha, over alleged anti-party activities.
Others affected by the suspension are Hon. Victor Afam Ogene, Hon. Amobi Ogah, and Hon. Seyi Sowunmi.
According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the factional party’s National Secretary, Umar Farouk Ibrahim, the decision followed recommendations submitted by a five-member Disciplinary Committee established on May 2, 2025.
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:
- Dr. Alex Otti
- Senator Ireti Kingibe
- Senator Darlington Nwokocha
- Hon. Victor Afam Ogene
- Hon. Amobi Ogah
- Hon. Seyi Sowunmi.”
The party also addressed the absence of Nenadi Usman from the suspension list, clarifying that she is not a registered member of the Labour Party but merely 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 being not a member of the party,” the statement added.
Furthermore, the party criticised Usman, questioning her credibility on issues of corruption and referencing her alleged past with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
“She should also tell Nigerians how she acquired her radio station in Kaduna, all her properties all over Nigeria and abroad, her companies in Cameroon, including her plantations. Nenadi Usman lacks the moral capacity to commence any probe or even talk about corruption,” it stated.
Reaffirming its political direction ahead of the 2027 elections, the Labour Party ruled out any merger or coalition.
“Labour Party intends to prosecute the 2027 general election as stand-alone party and no further discussion will be entertained on this matter,” the statement concluded.
