Labour Party Disowns Arabambi, Says Obi Academic Records Suit Not Filed In Its Name

The Labour Party has disowned Abayomi Arabambi, who reportedly instituted a legal action against 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.

The party, in a statement issued on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Ken Eluma Asogwa, said Arabambi is no longer a member of the Labour Party and therefore could not have filed the suit as a representative or chieftain of the party.

The clarification followed reports published by some media organisations describing Arabambi as a Labour Party chieftain in connection with the case. The party specifically referenced reports carrying headlines suggesting that an LP chieftain had sued WAEC, UNN and NYSC over Obi’s credentials.

According to the Labour Party, its National Executive Council (NEC) suspended 25 members, including Arabambi, on March 18, 2026, over alleged infractions bordering on anti party activities. The suspension was subsequently ratified by the party’s National Convention on April 28, 2026.

The party said the affected individuals ceased to be members following the ratification and that no organ of the party had subsequently reversed the decision. It consequently urged the media and the public to disregard any claim by Arabambi that he is acting as a representative or chieftain of the Labour Party.

The party described any such representation as unauthorised and said it was being reviewed by its lawyers, who would determine whether further legal action, including a possible petition to law enforcement agencies, was necessary.

The Labour Party, however, stressed that its statement was not intended to comment on the substance or validity of the case against Obi. It said the clarification was solely aimed at establishing that Arabambi does not currently represent the party in the legal action.

The party also noted that Obi is no longer a member of the Labour Party, urging the public to distinguish between the litigant’s claims before the court and the official position of the party.