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| Blessing Okafor and Oluwanifemi Elegbede |
The Labour Party (LP) in Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos State has suspended its two top officials in a single day. The party's Acting Chairman, Mrs. Blessing Okafor, and the Former Chairman, Mr. Oluwanifemi Elegbede, have been suspended by their respective wards over allegations of gross misconduct and actions deemed injurious to the party.
The seismic decision was communicated through separate letters dated December 1, 2025. The suspension of Mrs. Okafor was executed by the leadership of Ward D, Ijanikin, under the signature of its chairman, Mr. Henry Umah. The suspension of Mr. Elegbede was signed by Ojo Town Ward A, chairman Mr. Chukwudi Emmanuel.
Detailing the grounds for Blessing Okafor's suspension, the letter from Ward D cited a series of grave infractions. These include alleged acts of misconduct "inconsistent with the standards expected of a senior party officer" and a glaring "lack of transparency in the discharge of assigned duties." Furthermore, the ward executives pointed to a "loss of confidence expressed by a significant number of party members and stakeholders," who believe her recent actions have damaged party cohesion and administration.
Henry Umah clarified that Okafor's suspension is a "precautionary measure" to facilitate an impartial probe. She has been instructed to "refrain from participating in ward activities, meetings, or decision-making processes" pending the outcome of a thorough investigation by the ward's disciplinary committee. This move aims to ensure a fair hearing while temporarily removing her from a position of influence.
The allegations against the suspended Ojo LGA Chairman, Oluwanifemi Elegbede, are even more severe. The letter from Ojo Town Ward A reveals that Elegbede had already "pleaded guilty to the allegations against him from LGA executive and stakeholders," leading to a prior vote of no confidence and his suspension by the state chapter, which prompted the appointment of an acting chairman. His ward has now moved to enforce its own disciplinary action.
Elegbede was accused of "chaotic leadership ineptitude" and the grave allegation of "selling-out the party during and romance with Opposition during elections."
The ward executives declared his actions had "plagued the party," triggering "resentment and rejection" so severe that members are "massively defecting to other parties." This paints a picture of a chairman whose leadership allegedly catalyzed internal decay and electoral sabotage.