Terrorism financing: Obi asks police to provide details of allegation against Ajaero
The former governor of Anambra said extreme caution must be exercised in the manner the case is handled.
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, says police authorities must clarify the allegation of terrorism funding against Joe Ajaero, president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).
In a post on X account on Thursday, Obi is reacting to a police invitation to the NLC president over terrorism funding allegation.
The former governor of Anambra said extreme caution must be exercised in the manner the case is handled.
“The anxiety generated by Nigeria Police’s invitation to the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Mr Joe Ajero for an interview should not be unexpected given the critical position he holds as leader of the nation’s workforce,” Obi wrote.
“The NLC is an interlocutor of the Federal Government on various labour disputes and other national interest issues. On that basis alone, without prejudice to due process, Mr Ajaero represents an umbrella organization that should inform the authorities of their approach and modalities.
“The alleged infractions listed on the letter of invitation circulating on social media, are weighty and there is no clarity on the circumstances and if the authorities are attributing these to personal conduct or responsibilities devolving on Mr Ajaero as the undisputed leader of NLC.
“Extreme caution must thus be exercised in the manner in which this issue is handled. It is not unexpected that government will boot try autocratic methods to vow labour as a potential opposition force.
“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.”
