By Gabriel Ameh
The Labour Party has distanced itself from Abayomi Arabambi, who reportedly instituted a court action involving the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) over the academic records of former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi.
In a statement issued on Monday, September 14, 2026, the party said Arabambi is no longer a member and did not institute the legal action as a representative or chieftain of the Labour Party.
The clarification followed reports by some media organisations describing Arabambi as a Labour Party chieftain in connection with the case.
The party said its National Executive Council (NEC) suspended Arabambi and 24 other members on March 18, 2026, over alleged infractions, including anti-party activities.
According to the statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken Eluma Asogwa, the suspension was subsequently ratified by the party’s National Convention on April 28, 2026.
The Labour Party said the affected individuals ceased to be members following the ratification and that no organ of the party has since reversed the decision concerning them.
“Abayomi Arabambi is not a member of the Labour Party,” the party said, adding that he could therefore not have instituted the case as a member or representative of the party.
The party further said any claim by Arabambi that he represents the Labour Party is unauthorised and could amount to impersonation.
It disclosed that its lawyers are reviewing the matter to determine possible legal action, including a petition to relevant law enforcement authorities.
However, the Labour Party stressed that its statement was limited to clarifying Arabambi’s membership status and did not seek to comment on the merits or otherwise of the court case concerning Obi’s academic records.
The party also noted that Peter Obi is no longer a member of the Labour Party and said the clarification should not be interpreted as taking a position on the claims before the court.
