Joe Ajaero: Deeper crisis as Labour Party disowns NLC president, Ejiofor-led BoT

The Labour Party has said disassociated itself from Joe Ajaero, president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and S.O.Z. Ejiofor, the alleged chairman of the party's Board of Trustees (BoT).

This was announced by on Thursday, March 28, the spokesman of the LP, Obiorah Ifoh, who categorically stated that both Ajaero and Ejiofor are not members of the party.

According to Ifoh, the LP's National Working Committee (NWC) led by Julius Abure is not aware of any Board of Trustees (BoT) chaired by Ejiofor.

He described the purported taking over of the party leadership by any BoT as laughable, Daily Trust reports.

Ifoh said that since Ejiofor stepped down as the first national chairman of the Labour Party more than 20 years ago, he has neither attended any meetings nor played any noticeable role as a member of the party.

Ifoh further added that Ejiofor was not even known in his ward and has not paid a single dime as membership dues, which qualifies him as a member.

The spokesman noted:

“Only people who understand the rules of the party and play by them, such as carrying party cards and paying membership dues, can have a say on the matters of the party. Incidentally, Comrades Ajaero and Ejiofor are not members and will not be allowed to interfere with the internal matters of the party."

LP Demands Disciplinary Action Against Ajaero Over Vandalism, False Ownership Claims by NLC

Following Wednesday's criminal intrusion and vandalism at the Labour Party's premises, the party's leadership has formally appealed to relevant government bodies for urgent intervention to safeguard their property.

In a statement obtained by Legit.ng on Friday, March 22, they also seek disciplinary measures against the President of the Nigerian Labour Congress, Comrade Joe Ajaero, and other union leaders involved.