Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has stated that the president of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, is pursuing the Labour Party’s mission in the state.
Uzodimma stated on Channels TV on Thursday that Ajaero is a member of the Labour Party and is following any initiative that will benefit the Labour Party.
“Joe Ajaero is pursuing his personal interest,” the governor said.
UPDATE: Uzodimma Apologises Over Attack On NLC President, Ajaero
“He (Ajaero) has said times with number that he is a member of Labour Party (LP). He has a candidate in the election of Imo State. So, he is driving whatever programme that will give advantage to the Labour Party in Imo State.”
The NLC accused the Uzodimma administration of supervising the assault on Ajaero, but the administration disputed the claims.
In response to the attack on Ajaero, the NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have ordered the shutdown of vital services in Imo and launched a statewide strike beginning November 14, 2023.
On Wednesday, aviation unions in Nigeria urged their members to cancel all public and private Owerri flights (both inbound and outbound) effective at midnight.
The unions stated that the walkout will continue indefinitely until otherwise directed by the NLC and TUC.
UPDATE: NLC To Take Action Against Uzodinma Over Attack On Ajaero
On Thursday, Labour picketed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, effectively shutting it down.
Uzodimma also stated that he does not know why the NLC leader has been unfriendly to his administration, but he looks forward to the day when he would engage the labour unions.
“It’s surprising that an NLC president from Imo State will be hostile to my government,” he said.
The governor further stated that, contrary to the NLC’s accusations, there were backlogs of unpaid salaries that his administration had resolved.
According to Uzodimma, some workers were ghost workers, while others earned double pay before being caught and terminated.
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