Ebun Francis|
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Thursday said that former Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko will not be allowed to run for president under the Labour Party, (LP) platform.
Mimiko had earlier declared his interest to run for Presidency under the platform of LP.
He promised security, restructuring and youth empowerment as his top agenda.
But the NLC President, Comrade Ayuba Wabba while rejecting Mimiko explained that the Labour Union is the registered owners of the party and will not allow the former Ondo state governor use the platform for his presidential ambition.
“It is not possible for Mimiko to run under the Labour Party and we want to say no to that. Mimiko has no business as a member of the Labour Party.
“The party is registered by the NLC and the Trade Union Congress, Market Women Association, students, we registered the party and the certificate of the party is with the NLC General Secretary.
Comrade Wabba, who was flanked by some members the party, insisted that the factional chairman of the party, Abdulkadir Abdulsalam is not the recognised chairman of the party.
“Therefore, Abdulkadir Abdulsalam cannot continue to function as the chairperson of the party
“That is for those who desire to contest various elective positions under the Labour Party through Salam, the former national chairman of the party.
“It would be recalled that he was removed at the special national convention of the party held on October 3, 2017″, Wabba insisted.