Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has tendered an apology
for the assault on the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade
Joe Ajaero, in Imo State last week.
Recall that suspected political thugs had brutally attacked
the NLC president last Wednesday when workers were protesting unpaid salaries.
The NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) had declared a
strike in Imo State, resulting in the suspension of all flights to the state as
preparations for the gubernatorial election coming up on Saturday were
underway.
Speaking on the matter when he bappeared on Channels TV’s
Politics Today, Uzodimma, who had initially criticized the NLC president for
entering the state, expressed regret and apologised for the maltreatment.
“I was unaware of the presence of the President of the
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in my state. My initial response was to condemn
the action. I have never been at odds with the labor union.
“The incident has nothing to do with my government. Whether
Joe Ajaero is the president of NLC or not, I would not wish this to happen to
any individual. I must apologize because it occurred in my state.
“As a Christian who believes in God, I cannot support
violence and would never advocate for it. Whatever transpired, leading to the
assault on Joe Ajaero in my state, of which I was unaware, is regrettable, and
both my government and I express remorse.
“Moving forward, I also hope he approaches matters in a more
civilized manner. That was the essence of my point. For a native of my state to
take to the streets without engaging me, without presenting the allegations to
me.”
The NLC had directed aviation unions to blacklist the Imo
airport and had also declared Uzodimma persona non-grata.
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