NLC, TUC shouldn’t be tools of opposition to govt — MKO Abiola’s associate

An Ibadan-based businessman, Alhaji Sufianu Kazeem, has cautioned the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) against being a tool in the hands of opposition political parties.

Rather, he said labour centers should see themselves as partners in the course of development.

Kazeem, who was also a close associate of winner of June 12, 1993 presidential election, Bashorun MKO Abiola, expressed surprise at the turn of events in the Nigerian political landscape where labour unions were being used as political tools.

He emphasised that it was important for labour unions to maintain neutrality and work for the general welfare of its people rather than being seen as agents of political parties.

The elder statesman described the recent development in Imo State where NLC President, Joe Ajaero, was injured as an embarrassment for the labour movement in Nigeria.

“How can you describe a labour union president leading a campaign in this 21st century and such a leader still wants to have a smooth relationship with government? I think that is difficult.

“Ajaero and other leaders of labour unions can be sued for treason and felony by the federal government for wanting to hijack a democratically constituted government in Imo State. Such needs to be discouraged in the country.”

Kazeem said all efforts must be geared towards ensuring that Nigeria is returned to the path of development.

He called on Nigerians to cooperate with the federal government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his quest to move the nation forward.

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