By Milcah Tanimu
Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), is at the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) headquarters in Abuja today. His appearance follows an earlier invitation by the police for an “interview” regarding allegations including “criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, reasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime.”
The NLC has mobilized its members and affiliate unions to show support for Ajaero during this critical time.
NLC and affiliate unions have gathered at the Labour House, Abuja, to accompany Ajaero to the police headquarters.
The Organisation of African Trade Union Unity (OATUU) has expressed “strong solidarity” with Ajaero and the NLC, condemning the recent police action at the NLC headquarters as a violation of trade union rights and international labor standards.
Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has announced that he will be providing legal support for Ajaero. Adeyanju, who is en route to Abuja, shared on Facebook: “At the Lagos airport, now returning to Abuja. Painful I won’t be at the swearing-in ceremony of our new NBA President but I’m one of the lawyers representing NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero to the police today (Thursday, August 29, 2024).”
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