The Labour Party in Nigeria has backed calls by the Nigeria Labour Congress to redeploy the Imo State Commissioner of Police, Stephen Olarewaju, following the alleged attack on Nigeria Labour Congress President, Comrade Joe Ajaero.
Ajaero was kidnapped and brutalized by the police. The NLC and the Trade Union Congress issued a 5-day ultimatum to the federal government to remove Olarewaju over his involvement in the attack.
The Labour Party has called for the immediate removal of Olarewaju and other officials involved in the mistreatment and degradation of Ajaero and fellow workers.
The National Industrial Court in Owerri has issued an interim injunction restraining organized labour from striking in Imo State until further notice, warning against disobedience, as it would attract consequences.
The court has reserved November 30, 2023, for the ruling on the interlocutory injunction filed by the claimants.
