JUST IN: LABOUR PARTY SUSPENDS OTTI, NWOKOCHA, KINGIBE, OTHERS
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The Labour Party has indefinitely suspended six key members, including Abia State Governor Alex Otti, Senators Darlington Nwokocha and Ireti Kingibe, over alleged anti-party activities.
Also suspended are Victor Afam Ogene, Amobi Ogah, and Seyi Sowumi.
The party’s National Executive Council said the decision followed the recommendations of a five-member Disciplinary Committee established on May 2, 2025, to investigate the allegations.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by the National Secretary, Umar Farouk Ibrahim, the party said the suspension takes immediate effect and prohibits the affected individuals from participating in any Labour Party functions.
The Labour Party has indefinitely suspended six key members, including Abia State Governor Alex Otti, Senators Darlington Nwokocha and Ireti Kingibe, over alleged anti-party activities.
Also suspended are Victor Afam Ogene, Amobi Ogah, and Seyi Sowumi.
The party’s National Executive Council said the decision followed the recommendations of a five-member Disciplinary Committee established on May 2, 2025, to investigate the allegations.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by the National Secretary, Umar Farouk Ibrahim, the party said the suspension takes immediate effect and prohibits the affected individuals from participating in any Labour Party functions.
The 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 being not a member of the party,” the statement added.
It also 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, 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.
Reaffirming its stance on political alliances, the Labour Party said it would not join any coalition or merger ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“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.
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