CITIZENS COMPASS–The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, on Thursday, 29th August, honoured the Police invitation over alleged terrorism financing, treason and other charges.
The NLC President arrived at the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) office at Old Abattoir by Guzape Junction, Abuja, at about 11.15 a.m in the company of some prominent lawyers.led by Femi Falana, SAN.
Addressing journalists shortly after the invite, the NLC President said that the labour union has been one of the most steadfast supporters of Nigeria, demonstrating unwavering patriotism from the colonial era through the military regimes.
He stated that the NLC is more committed to the nation than any other institution in the country.
The NLC President said, “I want to thank all my comrades in the struggle. The Labour Movement is one of Nigeria’s biggest supporters. Our patriotism, from the days of colonialism to the military era, is unshakeable. We are more patriotic than any other institution you can think of in this country.
“We went there, and we are back. I am confirming to you that, as a citizen, I have gone there, and we have returned… Way back in 1997/98, Falana and I were together in a cell, enjoying ourselves during the Abacha era. So, this is one of the hazards of our job.”
Prior to the NLC President’s visit to the police headquarters, labour leaders had rallied union members and affiliate associations, preparing them for a potential protest march on police offices across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
Recall that the Police had allegedly linked the NLC President with some issues.
