Rivers State chapter of the African Democracy Congress, ADC, has risen in solidarity with the sacked workers at Emohua Local Government council.
The over 300 workers were recently sacked by the council chairman, Hon. Chidi Lloyd.
Following the action of the chairman, the state leadership of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, had on Monday, directed its members across the 23 local government areas to proceed on a seven-day warning strike
It was gathered that the Chairman had during his first tenure, dismissed the workers, describing them as ghost workers.
They were, however, reinstated by the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, during the political crisis that rocked the state.
But upon his return after the recent LG election, Lloyd fired the workers again.
The strike by NULGE was, however, suspended following a swift intervention of Governor Fubara.
In a statement by its Chairman, Chief Sampson Leader, ADC condemned LIoyd’s action, describing it as heartless.
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According to the ADC Chairman, the “heartless actions of Hon. Chidi Lloyd, who callously sacked the LGA workers amidst Nigeria’s economic turmoil exposes the cruel disregard of our current government for the well-being of Rivers state citizens”.
He noted that “such barbaric acts are a hallmark of the oppressive regime propped up” by leaders at the federal level
“The ADC will not stand by idly while our people suffer. We vow to fight tirelessly for justice and liberation, and by 2027, we will liberate Rivers state from the clutches of these oppressive rulers.” Sampson added.
He acknowledged Governor Fubara’s swift intervention, warning that any further abuse of power would be met with resistance.
