Why Police Invited NLC Chairman, Secretary

By Ayodele Oni

The Nigerian Police has clarified its invitation to some key officials of the Nigeria Labour Congress, (NLC).

The Force had invited the NLC Chairman, Joe Ajaero, over lleged allegations of subversive activities, which he honoured on August 29, 2024.

The Force again sent another invitation to the NLC chairman and secretary, which they are yet to honour.

Force spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi explained on Monday that “Contrary to disinformation, the invitation extended to certain individuals within the NLC leadership has nothing to do with rights advocacy and activities of the Union leadership.

“It is aimed at clearing the relationship of the individuals and Andrew Wynne, a wanted Briton,  who in addition to plotting unconstitutional regime change is also financing terrorism in Nigeria.”

The Briton, allegedly, owns a rented apartment at the building housing the NLC secretariat in Abuja.

Adejobi stated that “Following the interaction between the police investigation team and the NLC President, there is now a clearer understanding of the focus of the ongoing police investigation and the depth of Andrew Wynne’s subversive network and activities.

“No nation will tolerate attempts by foreign elements to interfere in its internal affairs, threaten national security and organize and fund local elements to instigate uprisings aimed at destabilizing the country and engendering violent and unconstitutional regime change.

“The Inspector-General of Police appeals for cooperation and support of all law abiding citizens in the ongoing investigation.

“He assures any one with information leading to the arrest of any of the suspects declared wanted will be appreciated and rewarded handsomely.”

Meanwhile, a reward of N20 million awaits  anybody with information that would lead to the arrest of the Briton.