Abia deputy governor rejects claims of Labour Party, NLC conflict
Ikechukwu Emetu, Deputy Governor of Abia State and Chairman of the National Steering Committee for Membership Validation of the Labour Party, has dismissed rumours of a rift between the party and the Nigeria Labour Congress. He emphasized that the Labour Party remains open and united, countering speculation about internal divisions. Other party leaders, including Senator Nenadi Usman and Senator Darlington Nwokocha, also denied any breakdown in relations with organised labour. The party leadership maintains that collaboration with the NLC and TUC continues as they address internal matters.
What we know
- Ikechukwu Emetu stated there is no rift between the Labour Party and the Nigeria Labour Congress.
- Senator Nenadi Usman described reports of a breakdown in relations with organised labour as speculation.
- She referenced a special NEC meeting at the Abia Governors’ Lodge in Asokoro attended by both TUC and NLC representatives.
- Senator Darlington Nwokocha reaffirmed that there is no disagreement with the NLC or TUC, and that all stakeholders are working together.
- The Labour Party leadership insists the party remains united and in collaboration with organised labour despite recent internal disputes.
