Labour Party suspends six members, including Gov Otti and two senators

The Labour Party has announced the indefinite suspension of six high-profile members, citing alleged anti-party activities. Those affected include the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, as well as Senators Darlington Nwokocha and Ireti Kingibe.

Others suspended are Victor Afam Ogene, Amobi Ogah, and Seyi Sowunmi.

According to a statement issued by the party’s National Secretary, Umar Farouk Ibrahim, the decision was based on the findings of a disciplinary panel established earlier this month.

“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 statement added that the committee had submitted its report to the party leadership, which reviewed and ratified it on Wednesday, May 7.

“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.”

As a result, the affected members have been suspended indefinitely and barred from participating in party activities.

“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 party also clarified the status of Nenadi Usman, noting that she is not a registered member 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.”