Labour Party Warns Against Collation of NIN, Voters’ Cards, Says It’s Illegal

The Labour Party in Abia State has issued a stern warning to persons giving out their National Identification Numbers (NIN) and Voter Identification Numbers (VIN) in exchange for N1000 to desist from such act, saying the voters’ card details and the NIN are private documents that should not be given out to just any person.

The Abia State Chairman of the Labour Party, Sir Emmanuel Otti gave the warning on Tuesday while delivering his speech at a familiarization tour of the party in Bende local government headquarters.

According to Sir Otti, the collation of such sensitive documents by unauthorized persons is an illegal act, urging anyone with useful information about those involved to report to the nearest police station for proper action.

“The party wishes to use this opportunity to issue a serious warning to individuals involved in the illegal collection of voters’ card details in exchange for ₦1,000.”

We are fully aware that such persons are enemies of Abia State and are working against the democratic process. Members of the public are strongly advised to disregard and avoid such activities.

“Anyone with information about these illegal acts should immediately report to the nearest Police Station or call the Police Emergency Number.
The party will not take this act lightly, and anyone found to be involved will face the full weight of the law.”

He further used the medium to congratulate the Labour Party family on the Federal High Court judgement delivered on 21st January 2026 which affirmed the Senator Nenadi Usman-led caretaker committee as the legitimate national leadership of the party.

He described the court ruling as a true reflection of the commitment to justice, due process, and purposeful leadership of Dr Alex Otti.

“This judgment is not just a legal victory; it is a true reflection of your commitment to justice, due process, and purposeful leadership. It speaks volumes about your developmental strides and the good work you continue to do for our dear state. Truly, Your Excellency, your works speak for you”.

Also speaking, the Executive Chairman of Bende Local Government Area, Deacon Bassey Uwabunkonye encouraged party faithful and Abians not to panic because of the tensed political atmosphere in the state, propelled by opposition parties, assuring them of victory for the party in 2027.

He maintained that Abia has turned the corner in good governance and would not “return back to Egypt”.

Deacon Uwabunkonye announced that the Labour party in Bende, citizens and residents of Bende Local Government Area and Abians in general would line up for Governor Alex Otti, come 2027.

“Because of time, I am giving assurance that Ndi Bende and everyone here today are for His Excellency and there’s no going back. Because this is a man who has worked for Ndi Abia only less than three years, and other things that we are seeing. And I’m saying that we are not going back to Egypt”.

“Forget about those who talk too much. We are on the ground. They will always come here at the end of the day. We will decide what happens. We are here and we own this place”.

“We will match them one on one. We are not afraid of them”.

In their separate remarks, the member representing Bende North State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon Nnamdi Ibekwe and the Labour Party Chairman for Bende Local Government Area, Mr Irokansi Lawrence all reaffirmed their commitment and support for Governor Alex Otti, while urging the people who are yet to obtained their voters’ cards to do so without hesitation.

The event drew crowds from all the seventeen local government areas of Abia State.