NLC President Joe Ajaero has rejected a police invitation citing prior commitments. The police had summoned Ajaero over serious allegations, including terrorism financing and treasonable felony.
In a surprising turn of events, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has declined an invitation from the Nigeria Police Force, citing prior engagements. Ajaero’s decision comes amid a police investigation into serious allegations against him, including criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime.
The police had extended an invitation to Ajaero for questioning, which was reportedly received on August 19, with the expectation that he would appear on August 20. However, Ajaero, through his legal representatives at Falana and Falana Chambers, expressed his inability to honor the summons due to pre-existing commitments.
A letter addressed to the Inspector General of Police, written by Ajaero’s lawyers, emphasized that the late receipt of the invitation made it impossible for the NLC President to rearrange his schedule. The letter highlighted that Joe Ajaero had prior engagements that had been planned before the police’s request was made known to him.
Despite the gravity of the allegations, Ajaero’s legal team requested that the police consider an alternative date for the meeting, allowing for adequate time to adjust the NLC President’s commitments.
The refusal to comply with the police summons has sparked concerns and speculations within political and labor circles, as Ajaero’s leadership in the NLC plays a crucial role in Nigeria’s labor relations and political landscape. The allegations against him raise significant questions, and the outcome of this situation could have far-reaching implications for both Ajaero and the broader labor movement in Nigeria.
For now, Joe Ajaero remains committed to his current engagements, leaving the police and the public awaiting the next chapter in this unfolding drama.
