The Labour Party (LP) has distanced itself from its former National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, over lawsuits seeking access to the academic and service records of former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa, said Arabambi was no longer a member of the LP, having been among 25 members suspended by the party’s National Executive Council in March 2026 over alleged anti-party activities.
According to Asogwa, the suspension was later ratified by the party’s National Convention on April 28, 2026, after which the affected members ceased to be members of the party.
Arabambi recently instituted separate suits at the Federal High Court in Abuja against the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), seeking access to records relating to Obi’s academic credentials.
The Labour Party said it would not comment on the substance of the cases, stressing that Obi is also no longer a member of the party.
Asogwa further warned that any representation by Arabambi as a Labour Party chieftain or representative was unauthorised and could amount to impersonation.
He added that the party’s lawyers were reviewing the matter and could take appropriate legal steps, including petitioning relevant law enforcement authorities.
The development comes amid growing political activity ahead of the 2027 general elections and renewed scrutiny of the credentials of major presidential contenders.
