THE Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed all its members nationwide to embark on a peaceful prayer procession on August 29.
General Secretary of NLC, Mr. Emmanuel Ugboaja, in a letter, titled, ‘Mobilisation for Peaceful Procession and Prayer Session in Solidarity,’ and addressed to all affiliates and state councils on Wednesday, August 28, in Abuja, said the procession was in response to the recent invitation by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to its President, Mr. Joe Ajaero, to appear for interrogation on trumped-up charges.
Recall that the Police had invited Ajaero for interrogation on charges related to alleged “criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion and cybercrime.”
Ugboaja stated: “We call on all NLC affiliates and state councils to mobilise their members in Abuja and across the states to show solidarity.
“All Central Working Committee members resident in Abuja and other members are expected to assemble at the national headquarters of the NLC by 8am on August 29.
“This is to accompany the President to the Police for the scheduled interaction.”
He said those in the state capitals should gather at their respective state secretariats of the Congress and embark on a peaceful procession to their state Police headquarters, where they will hold a prayer session until Ajaero’s interaction with the Police is concluded.
Ugboaja added: “This peaceful march is a united stand against the unjust actions aimed at intimidating our leadership and stifling the voice of Nigerian workers.
“We urge all members to remain peaceful and orderly throughout the procession and prayer session. If for any reason, the President is detained, all workers nationwide shall proceed on indefinite strike.
“Your unwavering support and solidarity at this critical time are crucial to defending civic rights and the integrity and rights of the Labour movement.
“Together, we shall overcome these challenges and continue to uphold justice, fairness and democracy in our dear nation.”
