The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has mobilised its members across the country for processions to the 36 state police commands including FCT at which prayers will be held for their President, Joe Ajaero, over his invitation by the police.
The police had levelled allegation of terrorism financing and treasonable felony against Ajaero, and during the #EndBadGovernance protest raided NLC headquarters.
Upon his invitation to answer the charges, the NLC President had picked Thursday(today) to honour it, for which NLC Central Working Committee, on Wednesday, issued a circular, mobilising the union members and affiliate associations for a march to the police head offices across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory in solidarity with Ajaero.
In the circular signed by its General Secretary, Emmanuel Ugboaja, the workers’ union directed the procession to hold prayer sessions at all the commands.
The circular read: “In response to the recent summons by the Nigeria Police Force for our President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, to appear for interrogation on trumped-up charges on Thursday, August 29, 2024, we call on all NLC affiliates and state councils to mobilise their members in Abuja and across the states to show solidarity.
“Details for Participation: In Abuja: All CWC members resident in Abuja and other members are expected to assemble at the National Headquarters of the Nigeria Labour Congress by 8 am on Thursday, August 29, 2024, to accompany the President to the police for the scheduled interaction.
“In State Capitals: Members should gather at their respective state secretariats of Congress. From there, they will embark on a peaceful procession to their state police headquarters, where they will hold a prayer session until the president’s interaction with the police is concluded.
“This peaceful march is a united stand against the unjust actions aimed at intimidating our leadership and stifling the voice of Nigerian workers. We urge all members to remain peaceful and orderly throughout the procession and prayer session. If for any reason, the President is detained, all workers nationwide shall proceed on indefinite strike.
“Your unwavering support and solidarity at this critical time are crucial to defending civic rights and the integrity and rights of the labour movement.
“Together, we shall overcome these challenges and continue to uphold justice, fairness, and democracy in our dear nation.”
