Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), was questioned by the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) over allegations of criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treason, and cybercrime.
Recalls that the Police invited Ajaero on August 19 and questioned him on August 20.
Sources revealed that human rights activists, including Femi Falana (SAN), Maxwell Opara, and Deji Adeyanju, were present during the session, along with DCP Sanusi Mohammed, the leader of the IRT.
Officers from the Department of State Services (DSS) and the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) were also in attendance.
The interrogation, which lasted less than 30 minutes, focused on a tenant operating the Iva Valley Bookshop on the second floor of Labour House.
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Ajaero clarified that the suspect was merely a tenant and had no consulting relationship with the NLC, stating that there was no communication between the suspect and the NLC.
He expressed frustration during the questioning because the interrogators addressed him without acknowledging his official position as NLC President.
He described the session as a friendly chat and said the Police could have simply invited him for a discussion rather than issuing a formal letter.
After the interrogation, Ajaero spoke to journalists at Labour House, calling the allegations a distraction and baseless. He stressed that the labour movement cannot be intimidated and thanked union members for their support.
Ajaero reaffirmed the NLC’s commitment to fighting for workers’ rights and described the union as highly patriotic. He emphasized that the NLC has consistently shown dedication from colonial times through the military era.
“We can’t be intimidated. The allegations against us are baseless and we have nothing to hide,” Ajaero said.
He noted that his appearance before the Police was to clear the air on the accusations and demonstrate transparency.
Ajaero also assured that the union would continue to push for the implementation of the minimum wage and stand firm against external pressures.
“Our resolve is stronger than ever. We will continue to champion the cause of workers across the nation, no matter the obstacles,” he concluded.
