Toba Owojaiye reporting
Abuja, Nigeria
In a sweeping disciplinary move that has rocked Nigeria’s political landscape, the Labour Party (LP) has announced the indefinite suspension of six high-ranking members—including Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti, Senators Darlington Nwokocha and Ireti Kingibe—over what it described as “grave anti-party activities.”
Truth Live News gathered that the sucking announcement, made on Wednesday, followed the ratification of a report submitted by a five-member Disciplinary Committee instituted by the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) on May 2, 2025. The decision, ratified on May 7, takes immediate effect and bars all six individuals from further participation in party affairs.
Others suspended are:
Hon. Victor Afam Ogene
Hon. Amobi Ogah
Hon. Seyi Sowunmi
In a sharply worded statement, National Secretary Umar Farouk Ibrahim declared that the suspensions were necessary to safeguard the integrity and discipline of the party.
“Following an exhaustive deliberation by the National Executive, and in line with the Labour Party Constitution, the following members have been suspended indefinitely and with immediate effect,” Ibrahim stated.
Notably absent from the list is LP’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, sparking immediate speculation. Party insiders, however, insist the move is strictly disciplinary, not political, and based on verified infractions.
Meanwhile, the party addressed rising questions about Nenadi Usman, clarifying that she is not a card-carrying member of the Labour Party and thus cannot be sanctioned.
“She is a member of the Obidient Support Group and not of our party. Therefore, we will not dignify her with any sanction,” the party said.
However, the statement did not hold back, accusing Usman of lacking the moral standing to speak against corruption, referencing alleged plea bargains with the EFCC and questionable wealth linked to assets including a radio station in Kaduna.
Amid growing rumours of a merger with other opposition blocs ahead of 2027, the party drew a firm line:
“Labour Party will prosecute the 2027 general elections as a standalone entity. No merger or coalition talks will be entertained.”
This unprecedented move could signal a defining moment for the party, which surged to national relevance in 2023 but now faces internal fractures that may shape its future.