Imo Labour Party candidate Achonu promises to prioritise workers, pensioners welfare
By Chijioke Emeka Onyeaduru
The Labour Party Governorship Standard -Bearer in the November 11 Imo State governorship election, Senator Athan Achonu, paid a courtesy visit to the president of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero.
During the visit, both leaders discussed extensively on issues bothering on welfare of workers in Imo state and the NLC President assured Senator Athan Achonu, of the support and commitment of NLC towards the actualisation of his Governorship ambition.
The NLC President, Comr. Joe Ajaero expressed his sadness over the inadequate welfare for workers and pensioners in Imo State.
He further stated that the current administration of hope uzodinma is not making any sincere and sustainable efforts to improve on the welfare of workers and pensioners, rather he is running an impressionist government as far as the welfare of working and pensioners are concerned.
Responding, Achonu thanked the NLC president for the warm welcome and pledged to restore the welfare and dignity of Imo State civil servants. He also promised to clear all outstanding debts owed to Imo citizens.
The LP gubernatorial aspirant scored 134 votes to defeated his closest rival, Mj. Gen. Ogunewe, who scored 121 votes in a keenly contested primary election in Owerri, Imo state capital.
Chijioke Emeka Onyeaduru
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