Former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has expressed concern over the recent invitation of the Nigeria Labour Congress President, Joe Ajaero, by the Nigeria Police Force.

In a statement on Thursday via X, Obi emphasised the sensitivity of the situation, given Ajaero’s critical role as the leader of the nation’s workforce.

Obi said, “The anxiety generated by Nigeria Police’s invitation to the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Mr. Joe Ajaero, for an interview should not be unexpected given the critical position he holds as leader of the nation’s workforce. The NLC is an interlocutor of the Federal Government on various labour disputes and other national interest issues.”

Obi urged that due process be observed, stressing that the allegations against Ajaero are serious, but it remains unclear whether these charges relate to personal conduct or his responsibilities as the NLC leader.

He added, “Extreme caution must thus be exercised in the manner in which this issue is handled. It is not unexpected that government will try autocratic methods to view labour as a potential opposition force.”

The former governor further called on the authorities to adhere strictly to the rule of law and evidence-based procedures in handling the matter.

“Invitations like the one to Ajaero are expected. But the rule of law and the laws of evidence should be observed. Labour should stick to its strengths and powers in order to maintain democratic order and sanity,” Obi stated.

This comes after the Nigeria Police Force summoned Ajaero on August 19 for questioning over allegations of terrorism financing, cybercrime, and other related offences.

The invitation letter, signed by ACP Adamu Muazu on behalf of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Intelligence Response Team, warned that a warrant of arrest would be issued if Ajaero failed to comply.

The NLC, in an emergency National Executive Council meeting, resolved to shut down the nation if Ajaero is detained or arrested.

The council urged Ajaero to honour the police invitation while expressing readiness to defend its leader against what it perceives as undue harassment.

CyrusVI:


Delusional Obi and his useless Epistles

yarimo:
Mr reactor when will you caution or condemn IPOB terrorists activities killing and kidnapping innocent people in the south east

Salewa97:
Peter Obi, the former Labour leader.

He should be interested in how things are being handled instead of jumping into conclusion

CyrusVI:


Delusional Obi and his useless Epistles

yarimo:
Mr reactor when will you caution or condemn IPOB terrorists activities killing and kidnapping innocent people in the south east

trutharena:
Obi's response is on point. The rule of law must be followed.

yarimo:
Mr reactor when will you caution or condemn IPOB terrorists activities killing and kidnapping innocent people in the south east

yarimo:
Mr reactor when will you caution or condemn IPOB terrorists activities killing and kidnapping innocent people in the south east

CyrusVI:

Delusional Obi and his useless Epistles
Man has written more Epistles in the last one month than the Hebrew guy Paul, wrote all his lifetime

Christistruth02:



Obi is behaving wickedly
so he has not seen this and still has refused to stop his Obinoxious Obidients extreme Provocations

*Pim" Peter Obi has not said

In the days of our forefathers this was a declaration of War and the heads of the offenders would be have been collected with baskets by now and put on display on the Market square

yarimo:
Mr reactor when will you caution or condemn IPOB terrorists activities killing and kidnapping innocent people in the south east