The Labour Party has indefinitely suspended six prominent members, including Abia State Governor Alex Otti, Senators Darlington Nwokocha and Ireti Kingibe, and House of Representatives members Victor Afam Ogene, Amobi Ogah, and Seyi Sowumi. The decision, ratified by the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) on May 7, 2025, follows allegations of anti-party activities investigated by a disciplinary panel established earlier this month.
In a statement released Wednesday by National Secretary Umar Farouk Ibrahim, the party confirmed the immediate suspension bars all six from participating in Labour Party affairs. The disciplinary committee, chaired by Deputy National Chairman Dr. Ayo Olorunfemi, submitted its findings to NEC after probing Otti and other members accused of undermining party interests.
The document clarified that Nenadi Usman, linked to the party’s 2023 presidential campaign, escaped sanctions due to her non-membership status. While acknowledging her role in the Obidient Support Group, the party dismissed her eligibility for disciplinary action, stating, “We will not honour her with any sanction being not a member.”
The statement further criticized Usman’s credibility, challenging her to explain alleged financial dealings with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and ownership of a Kaduna radio station, foreign properties, and Cameroonian businesses. “Nenadi Usman lacks the moral capacity to commence any probe or even talk about corruption,” it asserted.
Reaffirming its political strategy, the Labour Party distanced itself from coalition talks ahead of the 2027 elections, declaring its intent to contest independently. “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.
