National President of NLC, Joe Ajaero, has described has described as baseless, the allegations of terrorism financing, cybercrime, subversion, criminal conspiracy, and treasonable felony raised by the Nigerian Police Force.
NLC jettisoned plans to stage a protest during Ajaero as he quietly arrived at the IRT office at 10:17 a.m. and left shortly after 11:15 a.m but not before writing his statement. Ajaero had promised to speak with the media the NLC head office and he kept to promise, saying he would not be intimidated.
He stated that the NLC remains committed to defending the rights of Nigerian workers and will not be cowed by any form of intimidation.
“We can’t be intimidated,” he stated emphatically. “The allegations against us are baseless, and we have nothing to hide.”
“You can’t do this job we’re doing without this type of hazard.
“Even at the unit level, some of us experienced it. As far back as 1997/1998 with Femi Falana, we were equally together in the cell during the time of Abacha.
“But whatever the case is, we’re out to continue the struggle. We’ve gotten minimum wage, but we can’t be intimidated. We have to press for its implementation as soon as possible.
“Every other thing that will make the welfare of the Nigerian workers worthwhile, we will be involved in it,” he added.
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