The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed its affiliates and state councils to mobilise their members for a peaceful procession and prayer session on Thursday, all through the interactive session between its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero and the police at its Guzape office in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Recall that the Deputy Commissioner of Police Intelligence Response Team, Department of Force Intelligence in a letter signed by Adamu S. Mu’azu, had asked Ajaero to report to its office at Old Abattoir by Guzape junction, Abuja, for an interview on alleged criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion and cybercrime.
The NLC had also warned should it’s President be arrested or have any harm come to him, Nigerian workers would embark on strike immediately..
A circular signed by NLC’s General Secretary and sighted by newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja, also directed its Central Working Committee (CWC) members in Abuja to accompany Ajaero to the scheduled meeting with the police.
The circular reads: “In response to the recent summons by the Nigeria Police Force for our President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, to appear for interrogation on trumped-up charges on Thursday, August 29, 2024, we call on all NLC affiliates and state councils to mobilize their members in Abuja and across the states to show solidarity.
“Details for Participation: 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 8:00 AM on Thursday, August 29, 2024 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 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 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.”