The Labour Party faction led by embattled Julius Abure has called on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to immediately arrest and investigate Hon. Afam Victor Ogene, member of the House of Representatives, for allegedly circulating a ‘forged document’ claimed to be from the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF).

In a statement issued Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, the party described Ogene’s actions as not only criminal but also an assault on national institutions and the integrity of public office.

“This is a new low,” Ifoh stated. “Hon. Ogene is actively promoting falsehoods, attempting to drag the Office of the Attorney General and the Nigeria Police into political mudslinging, and weaponising social media with fake documents that lack authenticity or a Certified True Copy.”

The lawmaker had allegedly quoted a recommendation for the prosecution of former LP National Chairman, Julius Abure, over alleged criminal conspiracy, forgery, and perjury, which he attributed to the Attorney General.

Hon. Ogene had indicated that the new revelations have not only vindicated his long-standing criticism of Abure’s leadership but exposed a wider pattern of manipulation and institutional rot within the party’s ranks.

The Attorney General’s recommendation, he alluded, followed a detailed petition by one Splendour Oko Eze, LP’s 2023 governorship candidate in Ebonyi State, who alleges that party officials, led by Abure, forged documents to falsely present his withdrawal from the race and install another candidate in his place.

He said, “The AGF’s letter—dated March 7, 2025, and signed by M.B. Abubakar from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions—confirmed a prima facie case against Abure and three co-accused: Farouk Umar Ibrahim, Nkwegu Edward Okereke, and Ojukwu Clement.

“Forensic analysis reportedly confirmed that the withdrawal letter and LP membership card submitted to INEC were forged, bearing signatures that do not match Eze’s verified documents. The affidavit allegedly filed to support the withdrawal was also found to be inauthentic and not deposed to by Eze.”

Despite these findings, Ogene raised the alarm over the police’s silence, more than two months after the AGF’s directive.

However, the Abure-led faction of the party insisted that no lawmaker has the right to possess or circulate classified documents from security or legal authorities, and Ogene must be made to explain how he gained access to what he claimed to be an internal memo.

“If such a document even exists, how did it end up in Ogene’s hands? He’s neither a staff of the AGF nor the Police. The IGP must invite him for questioning. This is a national security concern,” Ifoh said.

The Labour Party further accused Ogene of financial misconduct, stating that he has failed to account for funds contributed by Labour Party lawmakers in the National Assembly.

“Despite repeated demands, Hon. Ogene has refused to render an account of the contributions made by LP lawmakers, which were meant to support the party. He continues to operate without transparency and integrity,” the statement read.

The statement reminded the public that Hon. Ogene remained suspended from the party’s faction due to poor leadership, anti-party activities, and now, spreading misinformation. His recent actions, the party says, may lead to permanent expulsion and a formal recall process by his constituents.

“If he continues this trajectory of falsehood and sabotage, we will expel him from the Labour Party and formally initiate steps to recall him from the National Assembly,” Ifoh stated.

The party’s faction also noted that Ogene’s recent outbursts are linked to a failed internal coup against the party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure.

“Having failed at the Supreme Court, and with their recent failed attempts at court-shopping in Zamfara, Ogene and his sponsors are clearly desperate. What we are witnessing is a bitter campaign of vengeance against the leadership that has refused to bend to blackmail,” the statement noted.

The Labour Party concluded by warning against continued misinformation and cyber-bullying, saying no one is above the law and that the party will protect its integrity and the trust of its members.