The Labour Party has established a disciplinary committee to investigate allegations of anti-party activities against Abia State Governor Alex Otti and other members accused of misconduct.
This announcement was made by the Julius Abure-led National Executive Council (NEC) following its meeting on Friday. The NEC reviewed the actions of Otti and other members, leading to the formation of the committee, which is chaired by Ayo Olorunfemi. The committee has been given two weeks to submit its findings.
Additionally, the NEC commended the Supreme Court’s ruling on the party’s leadership dispute, asserting that it clarifies the matter. The council also affirmed that the Labour Party, under Abure’s leadership, would not participate in any coalition or merger ahead of the 2027 general elections, emphasizing that it would not relinquish its leadership.
See the communiqué below:
LABOUR PARTY
RESOLUTIONS REACHED AT THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (NEC) MEETING HELD ON 02/05/2025 AT THE LP NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS.
⦁ NEC Confirmed its directive for the issuance of NOTICE of the 2024 National Convention of the Party which NOTICE was given to INEC on 04/12/2023. NEC equally confirmed its directive for subsequent Notices of change of date and venue for the 2024 National Convention which held at Nnewi on 27/03/2024.
⦁ NEC confirmed its ratification of the list of ADHOC delegates, elected from the Congresses in the 36 states and the FCT, to the 2024 National Convention which ratification was granted at the NEC meeting which held in Asaba on 20/03/2024.
⦁ NEC confirmed that the 2024 National Convention was held in accordance with the CFRN, 1999, the Electoral Act, 2022, the 2019 LP Constitution, INEC Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties, 2022 and the LP Guidelines for the 2024 National Convention.
⦁ NEC confirmed the validity of the 2024 National Convention and stands by its outcome.
⦁ NEC reiterates its support and confidence in the NWC elected at the 2024 National Convention and its belief in the competence and capacity of the NWC elected at the 2024 National Convention, led by Barrister Julius Abure as National Chairman, to continue to steer the Party towards unity, progress and victory in the coming elections.
⦁ NEC commends Nigeria’s Apex Court for standing on the sound principle of the supremacy of political parties, and the sanctity and bindingness of decisions taken by the validly convened recognized organs as created by the Party’s Constitution, in its decision delivered on 04/04/2025.
⦁ NEC expressed its commitment to continue to seek peace and reconciliation within the ranks of the Party and again extends an olive branch to all aggrieved members of the party to sheath their swords in the overall interest of the Party and our dear Nation.
⦁ NEC reiterated its belief in the Nation’s Democracy and the party’s commitment to its growth and deepening as the only means to national development.
⦁ NEC declared that the Party is not and will not be part of any coalition towards the 2027 General Election. The Party will rather continue to rebuild, reposition, re-strategize, reconcile, strengthen, drive its programs and policies, win more members towards winning the 2027 General Elections.
⦁ NEC congratulates Chief George Moghalu who emerged winner and the Party’s candidate for the 2025 Anambra State Governorship Election at the Governorship primaries held in Awka on 05/04/2025.
⦁ NEC rallies all members and Ndi Anambra to support Chief George Moghalu for the 08/11/25 Anambra State Governorship Election election for a greater Anambra State.
⦁ NEC reviewed the anti party activities of Dr. Alex Otti, the Abia State Governor and other erring members and consequently sets up a disciplinary committee as follows:
- Dr. Ayo Olorunfemi- Chairman
- Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim- Secretary
- Barr. Kehinde Edun- Member
- Mrs. Dudu Manuga- Member
- Barr. Callistus Ihejiagwa- Member
The committee is given two weeks to submit its report.
Barr. Julius Abure Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim
National Secretary National Chairman
