Nigeria Labour Congress president Joe Ajaero said he was at loss why the Nigeria Police Force invited him for questioning over alleged criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion and cybercrime.
Mr. Ajaero who was at the Labour House Abuja Friday stated that he was never involved in any form of terrorism financing. He said he was questioned by the police concerning a foreigner who rented an office apartment at the NLC headquarters in Abuja.
“I wouldn’t know the intent of the police in bringing me to question, it is only them that know their intention. As the issue is still being investigated, I am not going to serve as a judge,” Ajaero told listening colleagues.
He added that he was not new to political harassment.
“Our patriotism, from the days of colonialism to the military era, is unshakeable. We are more patriotic than any other institution you can think of in this country.
“We went there, and we are back. I am confirming to you that, as a citizen, I have gone there, and we have returned… Way back in 1997/98, Femi Falana and I were together in a cell, enjoying ourselves during the Abacha era. So, this is one of the hazards of our job.”
Meanwhile the police have issued a fresh summon for the NLC president and the NLC General Secretary, Emma Ugboaja, to appear at the Force Headquarters on September 5, 2024.
It was gathered that the duo is wanted for questioning over alleged criminal intimidation, conducts likely to cause breach of public peace, and malicious damage to properties.
