The leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stern warning of a potential nationwide strike if the Nigeria Police proceeds with detaining its president, Comrade Joe Ajaero.
The NLC, rising from its emergency meeting at its headquarters yesterday, directed all workers in the country to immediately shutdown the economy if the police arrest Ajaero.
The meeting was convened to address the recent police summons for Comrade Ajaero in connection with allegations of terrorism financing.
During the meeting, the NEC agreed that Ajaero should comply with the police invitation. However, they instructed their legal adviser to request an extension for Ajaero to appear before the authorities, allowing additional time for preparation.
The NLC Deputy President, Comrade Ado Kabiru Sani, urged the nation’s workforce to remain prepared for further instructions.
Recall that the Police had last night invited the NLC President to its headquarters for questioning over the allegation of terrorism financing, cyber crime, among others
The development led to the convocation of an emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting at the Labour House, where the Congress resolved to write to the Police for extension of time to enable it consult with its lawyers.
