The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Thursday inaugurated a Caretaker Committee for its Edo State chapter, headed by Prof. Monday Igbafen, despite a resolution by the Edo State House of Assembly urging it to suspend the move.
The Assembly had earlier directed the NLC to work with Comrade Bernard Joman Egwakhide, who reportedly enjoys the backing of the state government.
In a dramatic twist, the Adams Oshiomhole Labour House, the initial venue for the event, was locked to prevent the inauguration, while security was tightened around the facility.
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The NLC leaders, led by Comrade Oluwole Adeleye Sunday from the national secretariat, shifted the exercise to the ASUU Secretariat within the University of Benin’s Ugbowo campus.
When the venue was leaked, labour leaders again moved to another location, where the inauguration was eventually conducted.
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Speaking after the swearing-in, Comrade Oluwole tasked the Caretaker Committee to resolve internal disputes and ensure fresh elections. Caretaker Chairman Prof. Igbafen pledged to reconcile all factions within the Edo NLC.
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