By Deborah Nnamdi
The Labour Party has indefinitely suspended six senior members, including Abia State Governor Alex Otti and Senators Darlington Nwokocha and Ireti Kingibe, citing alleged anti-party activities.
Also suspended are Victor Afam Ogene, Amobi Ogah, and Seyi Sowumi.
According to the party’s National Executive Council, the decision was based on the recommendations of a five-member disciplinary committee established on May 2, 2025, to investigate accusations of disloyalty and actions against the party’s interests.
The suspension, which takes immediate effect, was announced in a statement signed by National Secretary Umar Farouk Ibrahim and prohibits the affected individuals from participating in any party-related affairs.
The statement read, “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 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.”
