BREAKING: Panic as NLC Issues Ultimatum to Tinubu, DSS Over Ajaero's Arrest

BREAKING: Panic as NLC Issues Ultimatum to Tinubu, DSS Over Ajaero's Arrest

  • President Bola Tinubu-led federal government has been issued an ultimatum to release the NLC president Joe Ajaero before Monday midnight, September 9
  • The NLC gave the ultimatum at the end of its emergency meeting on Monday, shortly after the DSS arrested Ajaero in Abuja
  • the Labour Union has also called for an emergency NEC meeting with its leadership to deliberate on its next move over the arrest

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued an ultimatum to President Bola Tinubu-led federal government to unconditionally release its president, Joe Ajaero, before midnight on Monday, September 9.

The labour union announced the resolution at the end of its emergency meeting at the Labour House in Abuja on Monday, adding that the federal government should be ready to face dire consequences should Ajaero not be released on Monday night.

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NLC has issued ultimatum to federal government to release its president, Joe Ajaero before Monday midnight
NLC asks DSS to release Ajaero before Monday midnight Photo Credit: @NLCHeadquarters, @officialABAT
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Ajaero's arrest: NLC calls emergency NEC meeting

The NLC has called an emergency meeting of its National Executive Council (NEC) for Tuesday at 9 a.m. to discuss the arrest and detention of its president, Ajaero. Ajaero was arrested at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja en route to the UK to attend a Trade Union Congress meeting.

NLC's National Administrative Council (NAC) condemned Ajaero's detention as "brazen and illegal" and demanded his immediate and unconditional release by midnight. The NAC noted that Ajaero lawfully discharged his duties and had not committed any offence warranting his detention.

The NLC also demanded the reversal of the current hike in petrol price to N617/Litre and placed all its affiliates, state councils, civil society allies, and the Nigerian populace on red alert. Ajaero's detention is seen as an attack on the rights of all workers and citizens to organize, protest, and express themselves freely.

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NLC speaks on Nigerian workers' rights

The NLC reaffirmed its commitment to defending the rights of Nigerian workers and citizens and vowed to oppose all forms of oppression. The NEC meeting on Tuesday will take "compelling action" to address the situation.

The NLC urged the Nigerian Government to reverse its "dangerous trend of authoritarianism and lawlessness" and demanded the immediate implementation of the New National Minimum Wage, which has been signed into law.

See the full release about the NLC meeting here:

NLC takes action over increase in fuel price

Legit.ng earlier reported that the NLC has hinted at the possibility of embarking on a nationwide strike and protest over the increment in the price of fuel in the country

In a statement, Joe Ajaero, the NLC president, condemned the new increment and expressed disappointment in President Tinubu.

NNPC Limited adjusted the commodity price to an all-time high depending on the location of its outlets, leading to panic in the country.

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