The Rivers State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed its intention to intervene in the ongoing political crisis in the state, citing the adverse effects of the situation on workers.
The announcement was made by the state NLC Chairman, Alex Agwanwo, during a joint Organised Labour meeting held in Port Harcourt, the state capital, on Saturday.
Agwanwo voiced his disapproval of the attempts to divert the state governor's attention from delivering effective governance to the state, urging all parties involved to maintain their efforts towards resolution.
He stated, "We condemn in totality the crisis in Rivers State and we call for immediate peace between all the political actors involved so that we can have peace and prosperity in the state."
He further highlighted the negative impact of the crisis on the workers, saying, "Honestly, this crisis is not helping us. When two elephants fight the grasses suffer. As workers, we are feeling the impact." He noted that the tension in the state was causing concern among their members, who were beginning to complain about the uprising and the subsequent delay in their welfare.