BREAKING: NLC Calls Emergency Meeting Amid Ajaero Police Summon

NLC Calls Emergency Meeting Amid Police Terrorism Financing Probe of President Ajaero

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called an emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting following the police summons of its President, Joe Ajaero. The summons, related to allegations of terrorism financing, marks a concerning escalation in the ongoing conflict between the Nigerian government and the labor movement.

NLC Secretary General Emmanuel Ugboaja issued a notice stating that the NEC meeting will convene at 8 am on Tuesday in the Olaitan Oyerinde Hall at Labour House. The notice directs all heads of NLC affiliates and state chapters to attend.

The police have invited Ajaero in connection with an investigation into what they describe as “criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime.” ACP Adamu Mu’azu signed a letter instructing Ajaero to report to the IRT Complex at 10 am on Tuesday, warning of a potential arrest warrant if he fails to comply.

This latest development follows a police raid on the NLC’s national secretariat in Abuja just over a month ago. During that incident, authorities claimed they were searching for incriminating documents linked to an international “subversive” figure, further straining relations between the government and the labor federation.

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The emergency NEC meeting will likely focus on formulating the NLC’s response to this serious escalation. Given the gravity of the allegations against Ajaero and the recent raid on union headquarters, the labor movement is expected to marshal its resources to defend its leadership and counter what it perceives as blatant intimidation.

NLC Vice President Issa Aremu expressed the union’s stance, stating, “This is a direct assault on the Nigerian labor movement. We will not be cowed or silenced. The NLC will use every lawful means at our disposal to protect our members and their right to organize.”

As tensions continue to rise, many will closely monitor the outcome of Tuesday’s emergency meeting and the NLC’s subsequent actions. The labor-government conflict appears to be entering a critical new phase, with potentially far-reaching consequences for both sides.