The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, and General Secretary, Emma Ugboaja, have been summoned by the police to appear at the Force Headquarters on September 5, 2024, for the second time
This new invitation comes after Ajaero honored the police’s initial invitation, where he faced allegations of criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime.
The latest summons requires Ajaero and Ugboaja to answer questions over fresh allegations, including criminal intimidation, conducts likely to cause a breach of public peace, and malicious damage to properties.
This development has raised concerns about the police’s intentions and the potential implications for the labor movement in Nigeria.
The NLC has been at the forefront of advocating for workers’ rights and social justice in the country, and this latest move by the police may be seen as an attempt to silence or intimidate the leadership.
The labor union has a constitutional right to protest and engage in industrial actions, and many are watching the situation closely to ensure that these rights are not infringed upon.
