Police Invitation To NLC President: Falana Reacts, Says Ajaero Will Honour Invitation August 29 

By Joseph Sunday 

Latest update on the invitation of the Nigeria Police to the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress in person of Mr Joe Ajaero has revealed that his lawyer, Barrister Femi Falana, SAN earlier today informed the Country’s Police Authorities of the readiness of his clients to honour the Police invitation on the 29th of August, 2024, explaining that his client already has a prior engagement scheduled before the invitation was received.

However, in a letter dated August 20 and signed by Samuel Ogala on behalf of Femi Falana, it was noted that the NLC President was unavailable and would honour the invitation on Wednesday, August 29, 2024.

The letter read, “We are Solicitors to the Nigeria Labour Congress and its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, on whose behalf we write this letter in respect of the above subject matter.

“We have the instructions of Comrade Joe Ajaero to inform you that he is unable to honour your invitation on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 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. Therefore, Comrade Ajaero is prepared for your interview on Wednesday, August 29, 2024.”

Citing section 36 of the 1999 constitution, Falana requested the details of the allegations levelled against Ajaero. 

“Furthermore, in accordance with the provisions of section 36 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 as altered, Comrade Ajaero requests for the details and nature of the allegations of Criminal Conspiracy, Terrorism Financing, Treasonable Felony, Subversion and Cybercrime levelled against him.

“While awaiting your positive response to this letter, please accept the assurances of our highest esteem,” the letter added.

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