You Have Till 12 midnight To Release Joe Ajaero, Else…. NLC To Tinubu’s Government

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stern ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the unconditional release of its President, Joe Ajaero, by midnight on Monday.

The NLC warned that failure to comply would result in severe consequences.

In response to Ajaero’s detention, the NLC has scheduled a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting for Tuesday, September 10, at 9 a.m. to decide on the appropriate actions to take if the demand is not met.

The ultimatum was announced in a communiqué following the NLC’s National Administrative Council (NAC) meeting. The statement, signed by NLC Deputy President Prince Adewale Adeyanju, emphasized the union’s resolve to protect its leadership and ensure Ajaero’s immediate release.

The statement read;

“The National Administrative Council (NAC) of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) convened an emergency meeting today to address the alarming and unlawful arrest and detention of Comrade Joe Ajaero, President of the NLC, by agents of the Nigerian Government.

“Comrade Ajaero was arrested and detained at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja while en route to the United Kingdom, where he was scheduled to attend and address the Congress of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Britain, representing Nigerian workers in critical discussions on workers’ rights and social justice.

“After extensive deliberation, the NAC resolved as follows: The Council unequivocally condemns the brazen and illegal detention of Comrade Joe Ajaero by the Nigerian State without any legal warrant or justification.