The Labour Party (LP) has officially reached out to key government institutions, such as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the Attorney General of the Federation, the Ministry of Labour and Employment, and the Registrar of Trade Unions, in a formal petition seeking immediate intervention to safeguard the party against further aggression from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).
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The LP’s petition specifically calls for disciplinary measures to be taken against NLC President Joe Ajaero and other union leaders who allegedly orchestrated the destruction of LP property during recent picketing of the party’s secretariats nationwide.
The conflict between the NLC and LP escalated when NLC members picketed LP secretariats, demanding the resignation of LP’s National Chairman, Julius Abure. This picketing resulted in the destruction of LP properties and the loss of staff salaries.
LP’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, issued a statement refuting claims that the NLC has ownership over the LP, emphasizing that the LP is open to all Nigerians who align with its ideology, programs, and constitution, regardless of their background.
The LP has urged the government to clarify the NLC’s role, particularly in relation to its alleged ownership of the LP, which the LP believes has led to harassment and interference in its activities.
The LP has condemned the NLC’s actions as an abuse of office and has called for appropriate sanctions to be imposed on the NLC.
The LP has emphasized the importance of addressing this situation to prevent further aggression and maintain law and order, especially in the current challenging economic climate in the country.
The LP’s statement highlights Ajaero’s misuse of workers’ funds to sponsor insurrection and picket the Labour Party headquarters, which is deemed an abuse of office that requires intervention and proper sanctions.
The LP has deemed it necessary to urgently request the intervention of the regulatory agency for trade unions, including the NLC, to address this matter.
