The Organised Labour has begun its strike action today followed the brutalisation of NLC National President, Joe Ajaero, last week in Imo State.
The order for the commencement of the strike was stated in a memo signed and released today by the leadership of the Unions.
The Organised Labour last Friday handed the Federal Government a five-day ultimatum to replace the Police Commissioner, while also blaming Governor Hope Uzodimma who sought re-election of the attack on Ajaero though the governor had since said he had no hand in the attack on the labour leader.
The Organised Labour also demanded the arrest and prosecution of some of the governor’s aide and threatened to embark on a nationwide industrial action if their demands were not carried out.
Already, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Sunday, redeployed Barde for “neutrality sake” ahead of the November 11, 2023 governorship election in Imo State.
Meanwhile, the Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU has ordered the commencement of strike in all campuses stating that all workers should begin to stay at home in compliance with NLC directive.