[size=15pt]You're not suitable, NLC tells Gambari [/size]

Written by Emma Amaize & Chris Ochayi
Friday, 04 July 2008
*He's an illiterate on N-Delta — Ijomah

THE Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) yesterday told Professor Ibrahim Gambari, chairman of the planned Niger Delta Summit, to step aside in view of the outrage trailing his appointment.


On his part, erudite scholar, Professor Benedict Ijomah, says Professor Gambari’s poor understanding of the Niger Delta rules him out completely from presiding over a summit on the region.

The NLC in a statement by its General-Secretary, Mr. John Odah, said the summit would be unsuccessful if the person presiding is a subject of controversy, particularly amongst the key stakeholders.

He said: “Though we believe that Professor Gambari, given his pedigree in the university system and international relations, is eminently qualified to chair such a summit, the nature of the crisis in the Niger Delta and the unprecedented protest against his appointment clearly shows that he is not suitable for the job.

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