- Labour Party Suspensions: The Labour Party’s Julius Abure-led faction has suspended six prominent members, including Abia State Governor Alex Otti.
- Affected Members: The suspended members include Senators Darlington Nwokocha and Ireti Kingibe, Honourables Victor Afam Ogene, Amobi Ogah, and Seyi Sowunmi.
- Allegations: The suspensions are due to alleged anti-party activities.
- Immediate Effect: The suspensions take immediate effect, and the members are barred from participating in party activities.
- No Coalition: The Labour Party has reaffirmed its position on political independence, stating it won’t enter any coalition or merger ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Labour Party’s Julius Abure-led faction has suspended six prominent members, including Abia State Governor Alex Otti, Senators Darlington Nwokocha and Ireti Kingibe, and Honourables Victor Afam Ogene, Amobi Ogah, and Seyi Sowunmi, over alleged anti-party activities. The suspensions, announced on May 7, 2025, take immediate effect and bar the affected members from participating in party activities.
Suspended Members:
- Dr. Alex Otti: Abia State Governor
- Senator Ireti Kingibe
- Senator Darlington Nwokocha
- Hon. Victor Afam Ogene
- Hon. Amobi Ogah
- Hon. Seyi Sowunmi
The Labour Party’s National Executive Committee set up a disciplinary committee on May 2, 2025, to investigate allegations of anti-party conduct. After deliberating on the committee’s report, the party ratified the suspensions. Notably, Nenadi Usman, a supporter of the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, was not included in the suspension list as she’s not a registered party member.
Labour Party’s Stance on Coalition
The party has reaffirmed its position on political independence, stating it won’t enter any coalition or merger ahead of the 2027 general elections. They intend to prosecute the elections as a standalone party ¹ ².
