Labour Leaders Rally at NLC Headquarters to Support Ajaero

Labour leaders gather at the NLC headquarters, mobilizing support for Ajaero amid ongoing challenges, underscoring the unity within the labour movement.

On Thursday, Labour members met at the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) headquarters to support NLC President Joe Ajaero amidst accusations of financing terrorism by the Police Force.

The Labour leaders began to gather at the NLC HQ as early as 8:00 am, seeking support for the nation’s workforce.

Labour leaders were seen addressing workers who had strong support for Ajaero in videos shared on NLC’s official X handle.

According to Channels Television, the NLC President was en route to the Force Headquarters in response to a police invitation.

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It is anticipated that the labor leaders will peacefully lead a procession to the police facility where Ajaero will undergo questioning regarding allegations of financing terrorism, engaging in cybercrime, subverting authority, conspiring criminally and committing an act of treason.

To keep law and order, police officers are stationed a few meters away from the NLC facility in large numbers.

Comrade Joe Ajaero, the NLC President who is a law-abiding citizen, is preparing to comply with a police summons as the top-notch worker. pic.twitter.com/jBjCTkiiJB

Emmanuel Ugboaja, the General Secretary of NLC revealed to Channels Television on Wednesday that Ajaero had been tasked with mobilizing members for support by all state chapters and affiliate teams.

Members from different states were instructed by Ugboaja to mobilize and participate in a peaceful procession towards their corresponding state police commands. Furthermore, they were advised to remain there until the NLC president is released from questioning by the authorities.

Last week, Ajaero was summoned by the police for interrogation on charges of financing terrorism, committing treasonable felony and engaging in cybercrime.