Protesting members of NLC (file image)
NLC: The strike will begin on Tuesday (August 20, 2024) midnight if anything happens to the president of the congress
By Valentine Amanze
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened a nationwide strike if the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) detains its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, whom it invited on Monday August 19, 2024, over alleged terrorism financing.
The NLC also accused the Federal Government of harassing its leaders, while urging its members and affiliates to be on red alert.
The union’s Deputy President, Comrade Adewale Adeyanju, made the announcement after an emergency meeting of the group’s National Executive Council in Abuja on Tuesday August 20, 2024.
He said that the strike would begin on Tuesday midnight “if anything happens to the president of the congress”
NLC President, Joe Ajaero (file image)
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On Monday, the Nigerian Police Force summoned Ajaero for investigation over allegations of terrorism financing, treasonable felony and cybercrime.
The NPF invitation was contained in a letter dated August 19, 2024, and signed by ACP Adamu Muazu on behalf of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Intelligence Response Team.
The summon had ordered the NLC president to present himself for questioning by 10:00am Tuesday.
The police also warned that a warrant of arrest would be issued if Ajaero failed to comply.
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