Ajaero fixes own date to honour police invite over probe into terrorism financing

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, has declined the police’s request for interrogation on Tuesday (today) and instead scheduled an alternative date for Wednesday, August 29.

Ajaero’s lawyers, Falana and Falana Chambers, communicated this decision to the Inspector General of Police in a letter.

The police had summoned Ajaero over alleged criminal offenses, including conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime.

In response, Ajaero’s legal team requested detailed information about the specific allegations against him.

Parts of the letter signed by Samuel Ogala, read, “Therefore, Ajaero is prepared for your interview on Wednesday, August 29, 2024.

“Furthermore, in accordance with the provisions of Section 36 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 as altered, 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 response to this letter, please accept the assurance of our highest esteem.”