The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Sunday, accused the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, of allegedly orchestrating a plot to assassinate NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero.
They claimed that instead of prioritizing rational dialogue, terror has taken precedence in Imo State.
The NLC is urging President Bola Tinubu to intervene and bring an end to the violence.
The Labour Union which also called for the removal of the Commissioner of Police in Imo State, further alleged that the Commissioner was responsible for the state’s unrest. The Labour Union also urged the Inspector-General of Police to take swift action to safeguard the life of Comrade Ajero.
It further said that the Union would remain resolute in the face of intimidation and vowed to continue its fight for workers’ rights in Imo State.
“The brazen and violent assault on the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, and others on November 1st, 2023, inside the State Secretariat of the Nigeria Labour Congress in Imo State, by Governor Hope Uzodinma, his thugs, and the State Police Commissioner, stands as a stark reminder of the lengths to which they are willing to go in their pursuit of suppression and brutality.
“In a shocking turn of events, on the morning of November 4th, 2023, Governor Hope Uzodinma, once again demonstrated his utter disregard for human rights and democratic principles by invading and attacking the community of Azalla Owalla in Emekuku, Owerri, Imo State -the hometown of NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero.
“It is evident that the Governor’s sinister objective is the assassination of the President of the Congress, a motive laid bare by this latest act of aggression on the community.
“This invasion was carried out under the misguided belief that Comrade Ajaero was still present, recovering from injuries inflicted by the police and hired thugs.
“The use of excessive force against citizens who hold differing opinions or dare to question the Governor’s governance style, particularly about the inhumane treatment of workers in Imo State, is an affront to democracy.
“The current situation in Imo State is nothing short of a descent into fascism, where terror takes precedence over reason, and dialogue is pushed to the sidelines.”
