In a dramatic escalation of tensions, the Nigeria Police Force has summoned the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, and the General Secretary, Emma Ugboaja, to appear at the Force Headquarters on September 5, 2024. This new invitation comes less than 24 hours after Ajaero had complied with a previous summons regarding serious charges including criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime.
The latest summons focuses on allegations of criminal intimidation, behaviors likely to disturb public peace, and malicious damage to property. The NLC leaders are now expected to address these additional accusations, as the legal and political scrutiny surrounding the labor organization intensifies.