After honouring the much publicized very unusual and historic invitation of the police on his alleged involvement in terrorism financing, cybercrime, subversion, criminal conspiracy, and treasonable felony, the National President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has returned to the Labour House after visiting the security Agency’s headquarters (Force Headquarters) this Thursday morning.
Ajaero who reported was accompanied by human rights lawyers led Femi Falana, SAN left the headquarters of the police Intelligence Response Team at about 11:15am after writing his statement.
Before honouring the invitation, labour members had gathered at the headquarters of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Thursday in solidarity with their President.
His invitation by the police had generated controversy with the NLC and other labour unions accusing the Federal Government of attempting to intimidate labour leaders.
Global humanitarian organisation, Amnesty International Nigeria had condemned the current onslaught against the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero by the Nigerian Police Force (NPF).
Speaking to reporters after his return to the Labour House in Abuja, Ajaero lauded affiliate unions and labour leaders for their solidarity.
“I want to thank everyone. I want to thank all comrades in the states who have been praying. Those that have been fasting since morning can now break their fast,” he said jocularly.
“The labour movement is worth dying for because of the patriotism and commitment. Labour movement is one of the biggest pan-Nigerian organisations.
“Our patriotism, from the days of colonial government to even the period of the military, is unshakeable.
“We have gone there and we are back. You can’t do this job we are doing without this type of matter. It’s expected. This is the hazard of the job.
“We are out to continue the struggle. We have gotten minimum wage but we have to press for its implementation as soon as possible.
“Every other thing that will make the welfare of Nigerian workers to be worthwhile, we’d be involved in it. We’d not listen to any distraction, he assured.
