The Labour Party has announced the indefinite suspension of six high-ranking members, including the sitting Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, as well as Senators Darlington Nwokocha and Ireti Kingibe over what it describes as anti-party activities.
This major decision was made public through an official statement released on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. The party’s National Secretary, Umar Farouk Ibrahim, signed the announcement, which explained that the move was based on findings from a disciplinary investigation.
The committee behind the probe was formed on May 2, 2025, during a meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC) of the party. Also suspended are Hon. Victor Afam Ogene, Hon. Amobi Ogah, and Hon. Seyi Sowunmi. All six individuals are now prohibited from participating in any activities related to the Labour Party.
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.”
