Human rights activist and legal representative for the Nigeria Labour Congress, Chief Femi Falana, has issued a response to the Nigeria Police regarding the recent summons of NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero.
The Police had requested Comrade Ajaero to appear at the Force Headquarters on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 10 a.m.
However, Chief Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, explained that Ajaero is unable to comply with this request due to a prior engagement scheduled for the same date.
In a formal letter addressed to the Inspector General of Police, specifically through Deputy Commissioner of Police Mohammed Ahmed Sanusi, Chief Falana requested that the interview be rescheduled.
He assured the Police that Comrade Ajaero would be available on Wednesday, August 29, 2024.
Furthermore, Falana, through his associate Samuel Ogala, also requested detailed information regarding the serious allegations made against Ajaero, which include criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime.
This request was made in accordance with Section 36 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended.
The letter, titled ‘Re: Letter of Invitation’, read, “We are Solicitors to the Nigeria Labour Congress and its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, on whose behalf we write this letter in respect of the above subject matter.
“We have the instructions of Comrade Joe Ajaero to inform you that he is unable to honour your invitation on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 in view of the fact that your invitation letter was received by him yesterday. He has an engagement that had been fixed before the receipt of the invitation letter.
“Therefore, Comrade Ajaero is prepared for your interview on Wednesday, August 29, 2024. Furthermore, in accordance with the provisions of section 36 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 as altered, Comrade Ajaero requests for the details and nature of the allegations of Criminal Conspiracy, Terrorism Financing, Treasonable Felony, Subversion and Cybercrime levelled against him.
“While awaiting your positive response to this letter, please accept the assurances of our highest esteem.”
This letter emphasizes the NLC’s commitment to cooperating with law enforcement while also ensuring that due process is followed in the handling of the allegations.
