The leadership of the United Kingdom Trade Union Congress has knocked Nigerian government over the arrest of the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero
Recall that Ajaero was arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services on Monday morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, while on his way to the United Kingdom for an official engagement.
He was later released some minutes to 12a.m on administrative bail.
Reacting to the development, the UK Trade Union demanded that the prosecution of Ajaero by the federal government must stop.
“Joe was released last night, bit it is clear that his hurdle is not yet over. This unlawful arrest is a gross violation of fundamental trade unions freedom and in arresting him on his way to speak to us, we must all show solidarity.
Onanuga said Ajaero is not above the law and must be ready for prosecution and investigation if need be.
“We, therefore, reject any notion and allusion to human rights violations in Nigeria. The accusations made by the Trade Union Congress in the United Kingdom are, thus, unfounded and based on a misunderstanding of the situation.
“Besides, the Nigerian Government is being led by a pro-democracy activist president who will do everything to protect civil liberties and the rights of all citizens,” he said.
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