The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a warning that they would commence mass protests and eventually shut down the nation should anything happen to its president, Comrade Joe Ajaero who was invited by the police on allegations of terrorism financing, cybercrime, subversion, criminal conspiracy and treasonable felony.
The Union made this known on Tuesday at its headquarters after an emergency National Executive Council meeting over the summoning of the NLC president by the police on Monday.
The NLC tagged the invitation of its leader as clearly unfounded and politically motivated by the police.
The statement reads: “As a responsible labour centre committed to the rule of law and due process, the NLC shall honour the invitation extended to its President by the Nigeria Police but will demand for extension of time given the nature of the invitation. However, we wish to state unequivocally that this does not in any way legitimise the baseless allegations levelled against him.
“The NEC directs all affiliates and state councils to immediately commence the process of mobilising their members across the nation. The Congress will not hesitate to take all necessary actions, including mass protests and industrial actions, to protect the integrity and independence of the labour movement.
“If anything happens to the President of the Congress or any other leader of the Congress in furtherance of these tendentious allegations by the State. NEC puts all its affiliates and state councils to proceed on indefinite nationwide strike action by 12:00 Midnight today.
“The NEC calls on all civil society allies and the general populace to stand in solidarity with the Nigeria Labour Congress in this critical moment. The fight against injustice and oppression is a collective one, and we urge all Nigerians to rise in defence of our shared democratic values.”
The summoning of the NLC President comes days after the headquarters at Abuja was raided by security officials during the #endbadgovernance protest.
