Joe Ajaero also expressed his gratitude to NLC members nationwide for their solidarity during this period. He left the police headquarters around 11:15 a.m. after providing his statement.
Abuja, Nigeria — The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, has declared that the labour movement remains the most patriotic institution in Nigeria, despite facing significant challenges.
Ajaero made this assertion on Thursday while addressing a large gathering of NLC members at the union’s headquarters following his appearance at the Nigerian Police Intelligence Response Team.
Ajaero was summoned by the police to respond to allegations of criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime. The police invitation, which generated widespread controversy, has been denounced by the NLC as an attempt to silence the labour movement.
In his address, Ajaero emphasized the unwavering dedication of the NLC to Nigeria, stating, “The labour movement is worth fighting for due to its deep patriotism and dedication. From the colonial era through the military regime, our commitment has remained steadfast.”
Ajaero further reiterated that the NLC is more patriotic than any other institution in the country and vowed to maintain that stance. “We are more patriotic than any other institution in this country, and we intend to maintain that stance. We have faced the inquiries and returned; I want to assure you that as a citizen, we have addressed the issues and are back here,” he said.
Reflecting on his past experiences, Ajaero likened the police summons to the challenges faced by labour leaders during General Sani Abacha’s military regime in the 1990s. He assured the members that the NLC would not be deterred by any distractions and would continue its fight for better conditions for Nigerian workers.
Joe Ajaero also expressed his gratitude to NLC members nationwide for their solidarity during this period. He left the police headquarters around 11:15 a.m. after providing his statement.
The NLC’s National Executive Council, in response to the police invitation, convened an emergency meeting where it condemned the allegations against Ajaero as baseless and politically motivated.
Amnesty International Nigeria also weighed in, criticizing the police action and suggesting that the allegations were an attempt to intimidate union leaders.
The NLC has vowed to continue its advocacy for workers’ rights, undeterred by what it perceives as attempts to undermine its efforts.
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