JUST-IN: NLC President Ajaero declines Police invitation, gives reasons

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has formally declined an invitation from the Nigeria Police Force, citing prior engagements as the reason for his unavailability.

Ajaero’s response was conveyed through a letter from his legal counsel, Falana and Falana Chambers, to the Inspector General of Police. The letter acknowledged receipt of the police invitation but explained that Ajaero had already scheduled commitments before the summons was issued, making it impossible for him to attend at the requested time.

The letter stated: “We are solicitors to the Nigeria Labour Congress and its President, Joe Ajaero… We have the instructions of Ajaero to inform you that he is unable to honour your invitation on Tuesday, August 20, in view of the fact that your invitation letter was received by him yesterday. He has an engagement that had been fixed before the receipt of the invitation letter.”

The police had summoned Ajaero to answer to serious allegations, including criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime.