The Labour Party (LP) has officially lodged a petition with key government institutions, including 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, seeking urgent intervention to protect the party from what it perceives as aggression by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).
The LP’s petition calls for disciplinary action against NLC President Joe Ajaero and other union leaders allegedly involved in vandalizing LP property during recent picketing of the party’s secretariats across the country.
The conflict between the NLC and LP escalated when NLC members picketed LP secretariats, demanding the resignation of LP’s National Chairman, Julius Abure.
The picketing reportedly resulted in the destruction of LP properties and the loss of some staff salaries.
LP’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, in a statement, refuted claims that the NLC owns the LP, emphasizing that the LP is open to all Nigerians who embrace its ideology, programs, and constitution, regardless of their background.
The LP has called on the government to clarify the NLC’s role, particularly regarding its alleged claim of owning the LP, which the LP believes has led to harassment and interference in its activities.
The LP described the NLC’s actions as an abuse of office and urged for proper sanctions to be imposed.
The LP emphasized the need to address the situation promptly to prevent further aggression and maintain law and order, especially amid the current challenging economic conditions in the country.
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