Nigeria, May 8 -- The Labour Party (LP) says it has indefinitely suspended Governor Alex Otti of Abia State and five others over alleged anti-party activities.

A former senator, Darlington Nwokocha, and a member of the House of Representatives from Abia State, Amobi Ogah, were among those suspended by the LP.

Others suspended were the FCT senator, Ireti Kingibe, a House of Representatives member, Afam Ogene, and another federal lawmaker, Seyi Sowumi.

In a statement signed by its National Secretary, Umar Ibrahim, on Wednesday, the LP said the suspension takes immediate effect and bars the affected members from participating in any party activities.

The LP's National Executive Council said the decision followed the recommendations of a ...