News

Oyo NLC warns police, Ajaero must not be arrested

Published

1 year ago

On Thursday, the Oyo State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) warned that any attempt by the police to detain its national president, Joe Ajaero, for an extended period could result in chaos.

The Oyo NLC emphasised that Ajaero has done nothing to justify his detention or even being summoned by the police, saying that his invitation is a tactic to delay the implementation of the new N70,000 national minimum wage.

It would be noted that last week, the police summoned Ajaero in connection with allegations including terrorism financing, cybercrime, subversion, criminal conspiracy, and treasonable felony.

The Nation reports that NLC has instructed the leaders of its 54 affiliate unions to accompany Ajaero to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) office today, where he is expected to address the allegations against him.

Speaking with newsmen at the Oyo Police Command headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan, NLC chairman in Oyo State, Com. Kayode Martins stated that as noble and law abiding citizen of Nigeria, Ajaero should be procecuted according to the law if found wanted of the offence being questioned for.

He added that the union is awaiting the outcome of the questioning, noting that whatever transpires at the Force headquarters in Abuja will determine their next course of action, as the NLC remains prepared and resolute.