Another set of workers under the umbrella of ASSUS, NUP, NUJ, NASU and SSANU have resolved to work for the victory of the candidates of All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Usman Ahmed Ododo and Comrade Joel Salifu to emerge as Governor and Deputy Governor respectively in the November 11 Governorship election.
The workers made the resolve at a meeting organized by Ododo Joel Labour Support Group in Lokoja on Thursday.
Having listened to wise counsel on the need to vote people who have served as labour leaders and will help in making the welfare of workers paramount, they promised to deliver for the APC.
The industrial Unions agreed to follow Ododo and Joel, insisting that they know labour and workers.
Atabor James, Akeji Yusuf Akpeji, Kolawole James, Atuluku Samuel, Onuh Abdullahi, and Engr. Clement Ohida said it would be fool hardy to change people labour have worked with to angels they don’t know.
“Let us follow people who know the way and can lead the way. Ododo and Joel know the way they will not abandon us,” they echoed.
Speaking earlier, Comrade Ranti Ojo, Secretary, Ododo Joel Labour Support Group said the support group can vouch for Ododo and Joel that they will better the lot of workers if elected, insisting that they are labour personified.
“Ododo and Joel have an understanding about labour and workers welfare. Let us for once as Labour vote for our own by giving them a trial.
“Let us forget the pain of the past. As people from the labour movement and leaders, they will listen to the cry of workers.
“Ododo and Joel that we know, have listening ears. They are people we have worked with. Let us be part of their success story.
“Labour remains a critical stakeholder in government. The emergence of APC candidates is not accidental. Let us not throw away the baby and the bathing water,” Comrade Ranti said.
The six Unions resolved to present a charter of demand, which includes payment of pension in full and gratuity of LG Pensioners.
