The Nasarawa State Chapter of the Labour Party has suspended eleven officials for engaging in anti‑party activities during the recent governorship and House of Assembly elections. The suspension was announced in a press statement signed by the LP state chairman, Alexander Ombugu, and the party’s assistant secretary, Ashime Benjamin, in Lafia on Wednesday. It was carried out in conjunction with the national Labour Party to prevent future misconduct among party members. The suspended executives include officials from both the state and local government levels.
Among those suspended are State Secretary Dahiru Abubakar, Women Leader Hajara Dalhatu, and Treasurer Musa Doma. The list also comprises local government chairpersons: Keffi LGA – Kurah Tente; Obi LGA – Ashefo Jubrin; Akwanga LGA – Promise Ezekiel; Karu LGA – Muhammad Aruwa; Nasarawa LGA – Abdullahi Eya; Awe LGA – Abdulrahaman Kasimu; Nasarawa Eggon LGA – Achuku Ibrahim; and Lafia LGA – Muhammad Aliyu.
Ombugu explained that the action follows a complaint letter sent to the national body on 24 March 2023 regarding misconduct by some state and local executives. He cited the party’s constitution, Article 19 Part B, clause 2, which mandates disciplinary measures against anti‑party behavior that brings embarrassment, contempt, or ridicule to the party. During the governorship campaign, the Labour Party candidate, Joseph Ewuga, stepped down in favor of the PDP candidate, David Ombugadu. Although the party was informed and the decision communicated to the national leadership, the Nasarawa executives proceeded to endorse the rival candidate without party authorization, prompting their suspension.
A five‑member committee has been formed to investigate the suspended members’ actions within a two‑week timeframe. If the investigation finds them guilty, further disciplinary measures will be imposed in accordance with party law.
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