Falana explains to Police why Ajaero won’t be attending scheduled questioning

Human right lawyer, Femi Falana, representing Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has informed the Nigeria Police Force that Ajaero will be unable to attend the scheduled questioning due to a prior engagement.

On Monday, the police issued an invitation for Ajaero to be interrogated on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, regarding allegations of terrorism financing, treasonable felony, cybercrime, and related offences.

The invitation, dated August 19 and signed by ACP Adamu Muazu for the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Intelligence Response Team, warned of a potential arrest warrant if Ajaero failed to comply.

In response, Falana’s office sent a letter on August 20, explaining that Ajaero had already committed to another engagement before receiving the police invitation.

The letter stated that Ajaero is available to attend the questioning on Wednesday, August 29, 2024.

The letter read, “As solicitors to the Nigeria Labour Congress and its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, we write to inform you that he is unable to attend the scheduled questioning on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, due to a pre-existing engagement.

Comrade Ajaero will be available for the interview on Wednesday, August 29, 2024.”

Falana also requested clarification on the specific allegations against Ajaero, citing Section 36 of the 1999 Constitution.

The letter further noted, “In accordance with Section 36 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended, Comrade Ajaero requests detailed information about the allegations of Criminal Conspiracy, Terrorism Financing, Treasonable Felony, Subversion, and Cybercrime.”

The letter concluded with a request for a prompt response, expressing the highest regard.