Femi Falana, a human rights Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and lawyer to the president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has explained why the latter will not attend the scheduled meeting between the police and his client......See Full Story>>.....See Full Story>>
Falana made this known in a letter from his chamber to the police, saying that Ajaero was not available because of his prior engagement.
Why police invite NLC President Ajaero
Recall that the police had extended an invitation to the NLC president to answer questions on alleged terrorism financing, treasonable felony, cybercrime and other related offences.
The security agencies also warned of the possible arrest of Ajaero should he fail to comply with the invitation.
Falana’s office responded with a letter explaining that Ajaero had committed to another engagement before receiving the police invitation and offered an alternative date of Wednesday, August 29, for the questioning.
The letter also requested clarification on the specific allegations against Ajaero, citing Section 36 of the 1999 Constitution, which requires detailed information about the allegations.
Falana seeks clarity on police invite to Ajaero
Falana’s letter sought information on the allegations of criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime and requested a prompt response.
The police invitation and Falana’s response highlight a developing situation, with Ajaero facing serious allegations and seeking clarification and protection under the law.
Recall that the police recently raided the NLC headquarters complex in Abuja, stating that a suspect was traced to the building.
See Ajaero’s reason here:
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— Nigeria Labour Congress HQ (@NLCHeadquarters) August 20, 2024
Why we raided NLC headquarters – police
Legit earlier reported that the police had revealed the reason why its operatives invaded the second floor of the Nigeria Labour Congress in Abuja last Wednesday, August 7.
Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the spokesperson of the police, said there was a suspect plotting to sabotage Nigeria’s democracy.
According to the police boss, the suspect is on the second floor of the complex and not the 10th floor, which is the office of the NLC headquarters.