BREAKING: Labour Party Suspends Gov Otti, Kingibe, Four Others

Published on May 7, 2025

The Labour Party (LP) has announced the indefinite suspension of six prominent members, including Abia State Governor Alex Otti and Senators Ireti Kingibe and Darlington Nwokocha, citing anti-party activities.

Also affected by the disciplinary action are Victor Afam Ogene, Amobi Ogah, and Seyi Sowunmi.

The decision followed the submission of a report by a five-member Disciplinary Committee established by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) on May 2, 2025.

According to a report by WITNESSNGR, in a statement signed by National Secretary Umar Farouk Ibrahim, the party said:

“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.

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“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. 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.”

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Responding to speculation regarding Nenadi Usman, the party clarified her status, saying:

“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 further alleged questionable conduct on her part, adding:

“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.”

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The LP concluded by reaffirming its political stance ahead of the next general election:

“Labour Party intends to prosecute the 2027 general election as stand-alone party and no further discussion will be entertained on this matter.”

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