The internal turmoil within the Labour Party has intensified as Abayomi Arabambi, representing a faction of the party, announced that suspended members such as Peter Obi and Governor Alex Otti are set to be formally expelled at an upcoming National Convention.
Arabambi, speaking on TVC, blamed Obi and Otti for the party’s internal discord, accusing them of prioritising their ambitions over the party’s stability.
“They are only interested in enriching themselves. The Labour Party cannot be held hostage by a few power seekers,” he said.
He reaffirmed Julius Abure’s leadership, arguing that contrary to rival claims, the Supreme Court has not removed him as National Chairman.
According to Arabambi, the only route to restoring order is through a National Convention that will enforce disciplinary actions.
“We are ready to purge the party,” he said. “The National Convention will soon finalise the expulsion of Peter Obi, Governor Otti, and others who have already been suspended.”
Addressing allegations made by Nenadi Usman’s camp accusing Abure of corruption, Arabambi dismissed them as baseless.
He criticised Usman’s legitimacy to speak on party matters, claiming she is not a registered member but merely a supporter of Obi’s political movement.
“She’s an outsider pushing a personal agenda. She’s currently facing corruption charges and working on a plea bargain.
“How can someone like that accuse others of corruption?” Arabambi asked, referring to her mockingly as the “Headmistress of Corruption.”
In the midst of the factional disputes, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) stated that it has yet to recognise any change in the Labour Party’s national leadership.
INEC noted that it is still evaluating recent judicial decisions, including an April 2025 Supreme Court ruling which nullified an appellate court’s confirmation of Abure’s leadership.
