Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, has asserted that the recent arrest of Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), by the Department of State Services (DSS) is not connected to a prior invitation by the Nigeria Police Force. According to Daily Post, Ajaero was detained on Monday morning at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport while en route to the United Kingdom for a Trade Union Congress (TUC) conference. Falana, representing Ajaero, revealed that the police had rescheduled their earlier invitation to Ajaero for a meeting on August 29, which was related to allegations of criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime. ..Read Full Article
Falana stated he had contacted police authorities, confirming that the DSS arrest was unrelated to this police invitation.
The DSS has yet to provide a reason for Ajaero’s detention.
The NLC president’s arrest has raised concerns about the state of democratic freedoms in Nigeria.
The NLC is currently holding emergency meetings to address the situation, with calls for intervention from international bodies and human rights organizations.
This development follows recent tensions involving the NLC and government authorities, with implications for labor movements and political dynamics in Nigeria.
The situation remains fluid as the NLC seeks clarity and resolution…..Read Full Article
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