Breaking: Internal Crisis: Labour Party Suspends Gov Otti, Top Lawmakers

In a bold move, the Labour Party suspended six important individuals indefinitely, including Senators Darlington Nwokocha and Ireti Kingibe and Abia State Governor Alex Otti.
The action reportedly follows allegations of anti-party behavior.

Seyi Sowumi, Amobi Ogah, and Victor Afam Ogene are also impacted by the suspension. After a disciplinary panel that was established earlier this month made recommendations, the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) approved the measure.
The declaration was made in an official statement released by Umar Farouk Ibrahim, the National Secretary of the party, on Wednesday.

The suspension, according to the document, is effective immediately and forbids the parties implicated from engaging in any activities connected to the Labour Party.

“Remember that last Friday, May 2, 2025, the Labour Party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) established a five-member disciplinary committee led by the National Secretary, Dr. Alex Otti, the governor of Abia State, and the deputy national chairman, Dr. Ayo Olorunfemi, along with three other members to look into claims of anti-party activities against the party,” the statement reads.

“The Disciplinary Committee has completed its work and sent the party leadership their report. In accordance with the authority granted to it by the Party Constitution, the National Executive of the party met today, May 7, 2025, and ratified the recommendation made by the Disciplinary Committee following a thorough discussion.

With immediate effect, the following party members have been permanently barred from the party and all of its activities. Senators Ireti Kingibe, Darlington Nwokocha, Victor Afam Ogene, Amobi Ogah, and Seyi Sowunmi are the first, second, and third, respectively.

By stating that Nenadi Usman is associated with the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential campaign but does not have official membership, the party also explained why she was not one of those sanctioned.
She is a member of the Obidient Support group, which has worked and continues to work for the party’s presidential candidate for 2023, as far as we know. Due to her non-party membership, we will not honor her with any sanctions,” the statement continued.

With reference to his alleged interactions with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and his ownership of multiple assets, the party further criticized Usman for lacking the credibility to speak on corruption-related issues.

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“She should also explain to Nigerians how she got her radio station in Kaduna, all of her properties inside and outside of Nigeria, and her businesses in Cameroon, including her plantations.” According to the statement, Nenadi Usman is morally incapable of initiating any investigation or even discussing corruption.

Prior to the 2027 elections, the Labour Party underlined its independence and reaffirmed its political stance, separating itself from alliances and merger negotiations.

“The Labour Party will pursue the 2027 general election as a stand-alone party, and any additional discussion on this topic will not be entertained,” the statement said.