The Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, has directed leaders of its 54 affiliate unions to accompany its President, Joe Ajaero, to the office of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in Abuja, today.
Recall that the President of NLC, was last week invited by the Nigeria Police Command over alleged terrorism financing and other infractions. Ajaero did not answer the invitation citing improper addressing of the letter as reason. He, however, stated that he would give date that he would attend to the invitation.
From latest development, the NLC President has chosen today, August 29 to answer to the police invitation.
However, in solidarity to the NLC President, the union has asked its Central Working Committee (CWC) members in Abuja to assemble at the Labour House by 8 a.m today. They are to accompany Ajaero to the Police Command for questioning.
The directive was contained in a circular by the NLC General Secretary, Emmanuel Ugboaja. The circular was also copied to all affiliate unions, state chapters, and national officers.
Ajaero is being interrogated over allegations of terrorism financing, cybercrime, subversion, criminal conspiracy, and treasonable felony.
The NLC circular reads: “In Abuja: All CWC members resident in Abuja and other members are expected to assemble at the national headquarters of the Nigeria Labour Congress by 8 a.m. on Thursday, August 29. To accompany the President to the police for the scheduled interaction.
“In State capitals: Members should gather at their respective State Secretariats of Congress. From there, they will embark on a peaceful procession to their State Police Command headquarters. Where they will hold a prayer session until the President’s interaction with the police is concluded.
“This peaceful march is a united stand against the unjust actions aimed at intimidating our leadership and stifling the voice of Nigerian workers. We urge all members to remain peaceful and orderly throughout the procession and prayer session.
“If for any reason, the President is detained, all workers nationwide shall proceed on an indefinite strike. Your unwavering support and solidarity at this critical time are crucial to defending civic rights. And the integrity and rights of the labour movement.
“Together, we shall overcome these challenges and continue to uphold justice, fairness, and democracy in our dear nation.”
source: The Nation
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