NLC Crisis: Edo Workers Reject Ajaero’s Caretaker Committee
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Edo State Council has rejected the five-man caretaker committee reportedly set up by the national president of the NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero, in collaboration with former Edo NLC chairman, Odion Olaye. In a statement signed by the Edo NLC chairman, Comrade Bernard Joman Egwakhide, and Assistant Secretary, Comrade Osahon Omole, the union described the committee as illegal and unacceptable to Edo workers. “We strongly advise the public to disregard the so-called caretaker committee. Edo workers reject it outrightly,” the statement said. The Edo NLC leadership accused Odion Olaye of attempting to control the state council by proxy, recalling his past threats that the state would “burn” if a certain politician did not win an election. They further accused Comrade Ajaero of trying to impose Olaye on Edo workers, warning that such moves would destabilize the […]