By Kamsi Anayo, Awka
The National Executive Committee of the Labour Party led Julius Abure faction has suspended Abia State Governor Alex Otti, Senator Ireti Kingibe and four others over alleged anti party activities.
The decision was contained in a statement signed by its national Secretary, Umar Farouk Ibrahim.
According to him, the decision is in line with recommendations of the disciplinary Committee set up by the party a few days ago.
He added that the committee having concluded its assignment, submitted a report to the party leadership.
The National Executive of the party has now ratified the decision during a meeting on May 7th, 2025 after exhaustive deliberation .
He added that the ratification of the decision to suspend the Abia State governor and 5 Other top members is on line with powers conferred on it by the Party’s Constitution.
He listed those who have been placed on suspension as:
1. Dr. Alex Otti
2. Sen. Ireti Kingibe
3. Sen. Darlington Nwokocha
4. Hon. Victor Afam Ogene
5. Hon. Amobi Ogah
6. Hon. Seyi Sowunmi
He added that suspended members will no longer act for and on behalf of the Labour Party
He urged all concerned institutions including the Nigeria Governors Forum, the National Assembly, INEC and security agencies among others to take note.
Speaking on the caretaker national executive committee headed by former Minister, Esther Nenadi Usman, the LP said her antics are not surprising going by her antecedents.
Ibrahim said the party will not grant her an undeserved honour by suspending her from a party she never belonged to in the first place.
According to him, the party is aware that she is a member of the Obidient Support group that worked and is still working for the party’s 2023 presidential candidate.
He condemned her for comments attributed to her during a recent engagement where she talked about corruption and also reportedly joined another political party in company of a former governor of Kaduna State.
He said Nigerians are already aware of all the EFCC cases against her and expect Ms Usman to come out and explain to Nigerians the story behind her Plea Bargain with EFCC and all the properties she allegedly forfeited.
He her to tell Nigerians how she acquired her radio station in Kaduna, all her properties all over Nigeria and abroad, her companies in Cameroon, including her plantations.
Nenadi Usman according to him lacks the moral capacity to commence any probe or even talk about corruption.
He said that the party’s financial records are straight and it will interest the members of the public to know that the party’s audited account has been published.
