The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero arrived at the Police Intelligence Response Team office in Abuja today at approximately 10:20 a.m.
According to Business Day, he was accompanied by his legal representative, Senior Advocate of Nigeria Femi Falana, SAN
Ajaero’s appearance comes in response to a police invitation linked to allegations of terrorism financing.
According to the invitation letter dated 19 August 2024 and signed by Assistant Commissioner of Police Adamu Mu’azu on behalf of the Commissioner of Police Intelligence, Ajaero’s name came up during ongoing investigations into “criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, reasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime.”
Following the invitation, the NLC has called on its members across Nigeria to engage in a peaceful prayer procession today, 29 August, in solidarity with their leader.
An NLC spokesperson stated, “We stand united with our President, Joe Ajaero, and will continue to support him throughout this process.”
