Mohammed Shosanya
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has condemned Monday’s arrest of the President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC),Comrade Joe Ajaero by the officials of Directorate of State Security Service .
Comrade,Festus Osifo,President, Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC),who expressed this in a statement,said the unjust action of the secret police represents a clear violation of the rights to freedom of association and expression, fundamental pillars in any democratic society.
Calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Ajaero,the TUC leader,said the arrest of the NLC President,sets a dangerous precedence that threatens not only the leadership of the Nigerian labour movement but also the voices of millions of working-class Nigerians who rely on unions to represent and protect their interests.
He added:”It is imperative that the government respects the rule of law, democratic norms, and the legitimate rights of workers and their representatives. The labour movement has always stood for peaceful negotiations.
‘We, therefore, urge the Nigerian government to prioritize dialogue and reconciliation over harassment. We stand in solidarity with the NLC and reaffirm our commitment to defending the rights and dignity of Nigerian workers”
