The Labour Party has announced the indefinite suspension of six high-ranking members, including Abia State Governor Alex Otti and Senators Darlington Nwokocha and Ireti Kingibe, over alleged anti-party activities.
Others affected by the suspension are Victor Afam Ogene, Amobi Ogah, and Seyi Sowumi.
The party’s National Executive Council said the action follows the recommendations of a five-member disciplinary committee set up on May 2, 2025, to investigate allegations of disloyalty and conduct deemed contrary to party interests.
In a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by the National Secretary, Umar Farouk Ibrahim, the party said the suspension takes immediate effect and bars the affected individuals from engaging in any Labour Party-related activities.
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.”