Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, affirmed on Thursday that he maintains a harmonious relationship with the state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).
Addressing the issue during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Governor Uzodinma expressed surprise at the notion of a conflict between his government and the NLC in Imo state.
“I’m surprised to hear that there is a showdown between the government of Imo state and the Nigeria Labour Congress. I do not think it is correct because there is no conflict. The relationship between my government and the Nigeria Labour Congress in Imo state is very cordial. All I have heard is that the national leadership, the president of the Nigeria Labour Congress, continues to issue threats; how he will shut Imo state down, how he will occupy Imo, how he would make life unbearable for Imo citizens. I’ve not been given the opportunity to understand the reason behind all these threats,” remarked Governor Uzodinma.
The governor also accused NLC president Joe Ajaero of being a member of the opposition Labour Party. His statements come amid the shutdown of economic activities in the state by the NLC and Trade Union Congress in protest against the alleged mistreatment of their president.
It’s worth noting that NLC president Joe Ajaero was reportedly brutalized by individuals purportedly loyal to Governor Uzodinma.
However, the Imo Police command refuted these claims, stating that they took the union leader into preventive custody due to intelligence indicating a planned mob action against him.
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