Uzodimma stated this during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Thursday.

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Recall Ajaero was assaulted after he was arrested in Imo while leading a protest for better salaries in the state.

He said, “I was not aware that the president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) was in my state. What I did was that to condemn the action. I have never had disagreement with the labour union.

“It has nothing to do with my government. Whether Joe Ajaero is the president of NLC or not, I will not wish this to happen to any human being. Of course I have to apologize because it happened in my state.

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‘I am a Christian and believe in God. I can’t support violence. I can never support violence. Whatever happened to Joe Ajaero in my state which I am not aware of that led to him being assaulted must be regretted by both my government and myself.

“Going forward I will also like him to do thingd in a more civilized manner. That was the point I was making. A man who is from my state to go on street without clearing me out; without bringing all the allegations before me.”

Meanwhile, the NLC had directed aviation unions to blacklist Imo airport and also declared Uzodimma persona non-grata.

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