Labour unions in Taraba State and Governor Darius Ishaku may be poised for a showdown over the ban on protests and demonstrations announced by the governor on Saturday.
The Deputy Chief Press Secretary, Mr Illiya Bekyu made the announcement in Jalingo, on behalf of Ishaku.
But Mr Peter Gambo, the Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Taraba Chapter, has swiftly responded by describing the governor’s directive as a mere threat.
Gambo said workers in the state would not be intimidated by the governor’s statement.
He said because workers have the right to protest, the governor’s directive would not be obeyed by the union members.
“To avert any form of protest in the state, the government must endeavour to settle all salary arrears meant for public servants.
“This is the only way the organised labour can desist from…
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