The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has directed all national officers and affiliate unions to accompany its president, Joe Ajaero, to honour the invitation of the Nigeria Police Force at the headquarters in Abuja on Thursday.
The police invited Ajaero for questioning over a case of alleged criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime.
The NLC was asked to appear before the force intelligence response team (IRT) on August 20.
But Ajaero declined the invitation, demanding details of the allegations levelled against him.
In a letter through Samuel Ogala, principal partner at the Falana & Falana’s Chambers, Ajaero said he would be available for questioning on Wednesday, August 29.
In a circular, Emmanuel Ugboaja, NLC general secretary, asked all affiliate unions, state councils, and national officers to mobilise their members to show solidarity for Ajaero on Thursday.
He said the officials and members will stand with Ajaero against the unjust actions aimed at intimidating the union’s leadership and stifling the voice of Nigerian workers.
