The Labour Party (LP) has suspended indefinitely Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, Senator Ireti Kingibe and four others over allegations of anti-party activities.

According to a statement by the National Secretary of the Labour Party, Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, Senator Darlington Nwokocha, Hon. Victor Afam Ogene, Hon. Amobi Ogah and Hon. Seyi Sowunmi have also been suspended.

“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 statement read.

“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: Dr. Alex Otti, Senator Ireti Kingibe, Senator Darlington Nwokocha, Victor Afam Ogene, Amobi Ogah and Seyi Sowunmi.”

Ibrahim said by this suspension, these former members of the party will no longer act for and on behalf of the LP.

He said all concerned institutions including the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), the National Assembly, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies among others are to take note.