The NLC President has been summoned by the police for questioning over allegations of terrorism financing, raising serious concerns within the labor community.

Joe Ajaero, the National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress has been summoned by the Nigerian Police Force to answer questions regarding allegations concerning terrorism financing, cybercrime and additional related offences.

Unless Ajaero complies, a warrant of arrest will be issued as per the invitation letter signed by ACP Adamu Muazu on behalf of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Intelligence Response Team.

According to a letter, you have been implicated in an investigation of Criminal Conspiracy, Terrorism Financing, Treasonable Felony, Subversion and Cybercrime by this office.

In connection with the above investigation, you are directed to attend an interview on Tuesday, August 20th, 2024 at exactly 10:00 am prompt. The location of the meeting is Old Abattoir near Guzape Junction in Abuja. Please contact our Team Leader via phone number 08035179870 to confirm your attendance beforehand.

Please be aware that if you do not comply with this letter, our office will have to issue an arrest warrant against you.

Ajaero was unavailable for comment at the time of filing this report.

The NLC calls for a change in policy and criticizes the government’s reaction to the #EndBadGovernance demonstrations.

The NLC urges the government to #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria and put an end to this massacre.

The NLC refutes claims of pulling out from the nationwide protest.

The government has been accused by the NLC of declaring war on their organization in light of a recent security forces raid on its headquarters.

Last Thursday, at a press conference held in Abuja, NLC leaders refused to accept the police’s justification for the raid and insisted on an apology as well as the return of confiscated materials and release of incarcerated persons.

In addition, the NLC expressed its disapproval of governmental efforts to meddle in their internal operations. This included a proposed decrease in the period of time for which trade union officials could serve. The organization asserted that such conduct contravenes both labor legislation and global agreements.

The NLC dismissed the police’s explanation for the raid on their headquarters, which was that they were there to arrest an international terrorist suspect. The justification was deemed a cover-up by the NLC due to inconsistencies in the police’s account.

Further information will be provided at a later time…