Amobi Ogah, the lawmaker representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency of Abia State, has brushed off his purported suspension by a faction of the Labour Party (LP), describing it as a “joke taken too far” and reaffirming his unwavering loyalty to Abia State Governor, Alex Otti.

Ogah’s reaction follows the announcement by the Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party, which recently declared the indefinite suspension of Governor Otti and several LP lawmakers in the House of Representatives. The move has deepened internal rifts within the party and drawn sharp reactions from affected members.

Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja, Ogah dismissed the suspension as politically motivated and lacking any legitimate foundation.

“The so-called suspension means absolutely nothing to me,” Ogah declared. “It is a distraction sponsored by elements threatened by the new face of leadership in Abia State.”

The lawmaker emphasized that his allegiance to Governor Otti and the administration’s reform agenda remains firm, describing Otti as a beacon of accountability and hope.

“Gov. Alex Otti is the best thing that has happened to our state in decades. I am with him full time. Nobody can bully us out of this progressive movement. No amount of intimidation can stop the will of the people,” he said.

Ogah accused internal detractors within the Labour Party of attempting to derail the governor’s momentum by exploiting factional power plays, insisting that the mandate given to him by the people is his only political compass.

He urged his constituents in Isuikwuato and Umunneochi to remain calm, assuring them of continued effective representation in the National Assembly.

“I have the mandate of the people, and I will not be distracted. My focus remains on delivering real progress and supporting a government that is transforming lives in Abia,” he said.

The Julius Abure-led LP faction has been at the center of controversy in recent weeks, following internal investigations, suspensions, and a growing schism between state chapters and the national leadership—a crisis that observers warn could threaten the party’s cohesion ahead of future elections.