The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed all its members nationwide to embark on a peaceful prayer procession on Aug. 29.<\/p>\n
Mr Emmanuel Ugboaja, General Secretary of NLC, said this in a letter addressed to all affiliates and state councils on Wednesday in Abuja.<\/p>\n
The letter is titled, \u201cMobilisation for Peaceful Procession and Prayer Session in Solidarity\u201d.<\/p>\n
Pointblanknews.com reports that the Police had invited Joe Ajaero, NLC president for interrogation on charges related to alleged \u201ccriminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion and cybercrime\u201d<\/p>\n
Ugboaja said that the procession is in response to the recent invitation by the Police to Ajaero, to appear for interrogation on trumped-up charges in Aug.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe call on all NLC affiliates and state councils to mobilise their members in Abuja and across the states to show solidarity.<\/p>\n
\u201cAll Central Working Committee members resident in Abuja and other members, are expected to assemble at the National Headquarters of the NLC by 8:00 am on Aug. 29.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is to accompany the President to the Police for the scheduled interaction,\u201dhe said.<\/p>\n
He said that those in the state capitals should gather at their respective state Secretariat of Congress.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis peaceful march is a united stand against the unjust actions aimed at intimidating our leadership and stifling the voice of Nigerian workers.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe urge all members to remain peaceful and orderly throughout the procession and prayer session.
\n\u201c If for any reason, the President is detained; all workers nationwide shall proceed on indefinite strike.<\/p>\n
\u201cYour unwavering support and solidarity at this critical time are crucial to defending Civic rights and the integrity and rights of the labour movement.<\/p>\n
\u201cTogether, we shall overcome these challenges and continue to uphold justice, fairness, and democracy in our dear nation,\u201dhe said.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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