The Labour Party (LP) has announced the indefinite suspension of several high-profile members, including Abia State Governor Alex Otti, Senator Ireti Kingibe, Senator Darlington Nwokocha, Victor Afam Ogene, Amobi Ogah, and Seyi Sowunmi, over alleged anti-party activities.

The suspension follows the conclusion of investigations by a five-member Disciplinary Committee set up by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) on May 2, 2025. The panel, led by Deputy National Chairman Dr. Ayo Olorunfemi and National Secretary Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, probed accusations against the listed individuals and submitted its findings to the party leadership.

After a meeting held on May 7, 2025, the NEC ratified the committee’s recommendations, leading to the indefinite suspension of the affected members from all party-related activities.

In a statement, LP National Secretary Umar Farouk Ibrahim stated:
“With immediate effect, Dr. Alex Otti, Senator Ireti Kingibe, Senator Darlington Nwokocha, Hon. Victor Afam Ogene, Hon. Amobi Ogah, and Hon. Seyi Sowunmi have been suspended from the party. They are no longer authorized to act on behalf of the party in any capacity. Relevant bodies, including the Nigeria Governors Forum, the National Assembly, INEC, and security agencies, are hereby notified.”

The party also addressed speculation regarding Nenadi Usman’s exclusion from the suspension list. The LP clarified that Usman has never been a registered member of the party, but merely part of an Obidient support group. The party accused her of hypocrisy and challenged her to publicly disclose the details of her plea bargain with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), citing alleged corruption and asset acquisitions both in Nigeria and abroad.

On the issue of political coalitions, the LP reiterated its stance, stating categorically that it is not considering any mergers or alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party dismissed proponents of such coalitions as lacking the credibility and competence to manage complex political alliances.

“The Labour Party will contest the 2027 elections independently and will not entertain further talks of coalition or merger,” the statement concluded.